Main Idea
Most of the time, Main Idea can be found ...
at the start or end of a paragraph
Simile or Metaphor?
The assignment is a breeze.
Simile
In this element of plot, the author introduces the characters and setting...
Exposition
Inference Riddle: Birds fly south for me. I am a season when people build snowmen, the days are short and the nights are long.
What is a winter
Contains real people and real pictures
Non-Fiction
What might be the main idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"
It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.
Simile or Metaphor? He eats like a pig.
metaphor
Which part of the plot
creates tension and suspense?
Rising Action
Inference Riddle: You can plant me. You can pick me. You can pop me or make me into yellow bread.
What is corn
This is a story about a monkey who does karate.
Fiction
The main idea is supported by what?
details
Simile or Metaphor?
This house is as clean as a whistle.
simile
Events that make up a story
Plot
Inference Riddle: I hang out in schools and sleep with my eyes opened. I can breathe underwater. In the Little Mermaid, I was Flounder.
What is a fish
This is a story about what polar bears eat and where they live.
Non-Fiction
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
Simile or Metaphor? The camper was a chicken when he heard a growl in the forest.
Metaphor
Where the conflict meets its highest point and the most tension is built.
Climax
Inference Riddle: I come from a cane. You might say I make things really sweet! I can be white or brown or a powder-like snow.
What is sugar
Your class has to find factual information about plants so you need a __________ book.
Non-Fiction
Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally, his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle! What is the main idea?
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.
Simile or Metaphor? Her dad was as big as a house!
Simile
What is the order of elements of plot? Hint: 5 items ERCFR
Exposition > Rising Action > Climax > Falling Action > Resolution
Inference Riddle: I put the "sicle" in pop. You can skate on me without wheels. I have a "land" named after me. You can make me into cubes...or mix me into cream.
What is ice
What kind of books are the Harry Potter series? _____________.
Fiction