Terms
Author's Purpose
Main Idea
Context Clues
Anonymous
100
To give a true statement A. Opinion B. Supporting detail C. Fact
What is fact?
100
The story of the Tortoise and the Hare A. Inform B. Persuade C. Entertain
What is Entertain?
100
Henry has a problem. He keeps forgetting his red homework folder. Henry looks at his big blue binder and gets an idea. He asks his father for the hole puncher. His father helps him punch three holes in the side of the red folder. Henry puts the red folder in his blue binder. What is the main idea?
What is how Henry solves the problem of forgetting his homework folder?
100
It was raining outside and I didn't know what to do. My mother SUGGESTED we play cards and my dad thought we should play video games. What does the word SUGGESTED mean?
What is to give an idea?
100
I think we should have extra recess every Friday! Is this a fact or an opinion?
What is Opinion?
200
Means the same or similar A. antonym B. cite C. synonym
What is synonym?
200
An article about 911 Attack A. Entertain B. Inform C. Persuade
What is Inform?
200
First put on your safety helmet. Then place one foot on the skateboard. Keep the other foot on the ground. Use the foot on the ground to push. Quick! Put both feet up on the board. Now you are skateboarding! What is the main idea?
What is how to ride a skateboard?
200
The store owner saw that no one was buying tomatoes at $1.39 a pound. He REDUCED the price to $1.00 a pound, and more people started to buy tomatoes. The word REDUCED means?
What is to lower?
200
There were not many ways for pioneers to find food along the trail. The hunting was not good, and there were hardly any stores along the way. When deciding what to pack, pioneers had to choose carefully. What prediction can you make?
What is pioneers would pack food for their journey?
300
Identify ways that something or someone is the SAME A. Compare B. Contrast C. Identify
What is compare?
300
I think we should wear uniforms to school so students don't have to think about what they wear, it would end the competition of who has better clothes, and parents would spend less money on clothes for school. What is the author's purpose?
What is persuade?
300
Watch a traffic light to know. Red means stop, and green means go. When cars stop, the street is clear. You can cross, and have no fear. What is the main idea?
What is crossing the street safely?
300
A house was burning down. The firefighters tried to put out the fire. They worked for hours. The heat was so INTENSE that they had to move farther away from the house. Then they used a long hose to spray water on the flames. The word INTENSE means?
What is strong or powerful?
300
Laura studied hard and gave her best effort throughout the whole quarter. When report cards came out, she was excited to make the Honor Roll. What is the cause in this statement?
What is Laura studied hard.
400
Tell the story in your own words, giving the most important information. A. Evidence B. Theme C. Summarize
What is summarize?
400
Once upon a time, there was an evil man that lived all alone. He wanted to find love and end his loneliness. He had a party to search for his one true love. He was so rude and mean that no one wanted to be near him. Late into the party, he saw a beautiful woman across the room. As he went towards her....What is the author's purpose?
What is entertain?
400
People had four ways to get food. They farmed crops such as corn and beans. They hunted for deer, rabbits, and other animals. They went fishing for food such as trout and eels. They searched in the forest for food that grew wild, such as nuts and berries. Getting food then was not easy. What is the main idea?
What is how people got food long ago?
400
Last summer, Linda, Kathy, and Betty talked about taking a trip across the United States. They were going to take turns driving the car. First they got out maps that they needed. Then they PLOTTED out the routes on which they would drive. The word PLOTTED means?
What is planned?
400
The boy had to watch over the sheep and yell for help if he saw danger to the sheep. He wanted to see if people would really come to help so he yelled for help. The people came running then realized he lied. He did this 2 more times and the people ran to help but each time he lied again. On the last time, the sheep were really in danger but when the boy cried for help, no one came. What is the theme of the story?
What is always tell the truth or don't lie or eventually no one will believe you?
500
The message or lesson of the story A. Conflict B. Main Idea C. Theme
What is theme?
500
Bicycles are popular all around the world, but did you know the bicycle has been around for almost two hundred years? History of the Bicycle discusses how this machine has changed over time. Students will also learn how the technology is continuously improving and get a glimpse into what the future may hold for this popular form of transportation, leisure, and sport.
What is inform?
500
But too much rain can cause a flood. A flood happens when a lot of water rises and moves onto land. The water can go into houses and other buildings. Floods can happen near rivers and oceans. Big storms can quickly cause floods. People must leave places where the water is high.
What is cause and effects of floods?
500
Susie could ask 1 person to spend the night with her so she asked Missy. Missy said she didn't know if she would be allowed so Susie asked Jamie and Jamie said yes. Missy later called to tell Susie she could stay. Now Susie had a DILEMMA and didn't know what to do. What does DILEMMA mean?
What is problem or conflict?
500
The bridge was blocked and the goats could not cross the bridge. They tried moving the logs out of the way but they were too heavy to move. They tried climbing over them but the kept slipping back down. Finally, a truck drove by, tied the logs to his truck and pulled the logs across the bridge. Now, the goats were able to cross the bridge. What is the text feature? A. Cause/Effect B. Problem/Solution C. Chronological Order
What is Problem/Solution?
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