Main Idea/Supporting Detail
True or false: a supporting detail is a part of a passage that is directly related to the main idea?
What is "true?"
The definition of the root "auto."
What is "Same" or "self?"
What is another name for the ending of a story, according to Freytag's plot pyramid?
What is the resolution?
A theme must be...
A. One word
B. Universal
C. An opinion
What is "B. Universal?"
What is onomatopoeia?
True or false: the main idea is the most important point of a story or passage and can always be underlined or highlighted in the story/passage.
What is "false?"
The definition of the root word "port."
What is "to carry?"
This plot event is also known as the first conflict of the story.
What is the inciting incident?"
A theme must be...
A. One word
B. A topic
C. A sentence or phrase
What is "C. A sentence or phrase?"
"The basketball player was as big as a giant!" is an example of what figurative language?
What is simile OR what is hyperbole?
The platypus is one of the few mammals that lay eggs. It also has venomous spurs on its hind legs, which can deliver a painful sting. The platypus also uses electroreception to detect prey, sensing electrical signals from the muscles of small animals underwater. They don’t have a stomach! Instead of a stomach, their esophagus connects directly to their intestines.
What is the main idea of this passage?
What is "the platypus is a creature with rare abnormalities that make it a very unique or strange animal?"
The definition of the root word "poli."
What is "city" or "state?"
In the story of Cinderella, this part of the story is the climax of the story.
What is when the clock strikes midnight/she loses her slipper?
Maria always dreaded speaking in front of the class. When the teacher announced that everyone would have to give a presentation, Maria felt her stomach turn. But her teacher, Mrs. Williams, encouraged her to take a deep breath and just try. “You’ll be great,” Mrs. Williams said. When it was Maria’s turn, she stood up, her hands shaking, but she spoke slowly and clearly. By the end of her presentation, the class clapped, and Maria smiled. She received an "A" on her presentation.
What is the theme of this passage?
What is "overcoming fear can lead to great things?"
"Her hair was a long cascade of spaghetti noodles," is an example of this figurative language.
What is metaphor?
Koala bears are native animals to Australia. They have a very small brain relative to their size. In fact, they have the smallest brain to body ratio of any mammal. Their diet of eucalyptus leaves provides minimal energy, leading to sluggishness and limited brain activity. They sleep for 18-22 hours a day! They also have poor navigation skills, often wandering in circles when lost, instead of finding their way efficiently.
What is the main idea of this passage?
What is "koala bears are unintelligent (or lazy) animals?"
The definition of the root word "vac."
What is "empty" or "unoccupied?"
In most stories, this part of Freytag's pyramid is where most of the story takes place.
What is the rising action?
An example of a theme from the book Holes.
What is (multiple expectable answers. Teacher discretion.)
"Silly snakes sip snow cones," is an example of this figurative language.
What is alliteration?
Scientists believe that dark matter makes up about 27% of the universe, yet it cannot be seen or detected directly. Dark matter exists in outer space and it doesn't emit light or energy, making it invisible to telescopes. It has a strong gravitational affect on galaxies.
What is the main idea of this passage?
What is "dark matter is a mysterious substance in outer space?"
The definition of the root word "scrib."
What is "to write?"
Give an example of exposition from a story you know well.
What is... (answers may vary. Teacher discretion.)
One day at school, a girl named Lily realize she had forgotten her lunch at home. She found $4 in her backpack and went to the vending machine to buy herself a snack. When she got back to the lunch table, she saw that her friend Jake also forgot his lunch. She was so hungry and wanted her snack for herself, but she decided to share her snack with Jake instead. Jake was so happy, he gave her his favorite pen in exchange.
What is the theme of this passage?
What is "selflessness is rewarded?"
"The fish danced in the sun lit waters of the coral reef," is an example of what figurative language?
What is personification?