Main Idea
Inferences
Prefixes
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R.A.C.E.S
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Define Main Idea

The main idea is what the text is mostly about. 

100
Define an inference

Drawing a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit statements

100

What is a prefix?

A word, syllable, or letter added to the beginning of a root word to alter its meaning.

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Chapter 1

Who is the main character in “ The Lightning Thief”? 

Percy Jackson

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What does R.A.C.E.S. stand for?

R- Restate the question 

A- Answer 

C-Cite 

E-Explain 

S-Summarize 

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Name 2 strategies to find the main idea

What is....

  • Identify the topic

  • Read the entire passage

  • Annotate key points or ideas

  • Summarize the passage in your own words

  • Look for clues in the title, first sentence, and last sentence

  • Pay attention to the repetition of ideas and keywords

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1 step to make an inference

  • Identify the statement, situation, or piece of information that requires further understanding

  • Ask questions 

  • Look for Clues 

  • List relevant details 

  • Narrow Down Choices

  • Draw a Conclusion

200

Provide 2 examples of a prefix

  • Ex-

  • Dis-

  • Anti-

  • Pre-

  • Mis-

  • Post–

  • Auto-

  • Re-

200

Chapter 2

What was Grover’s summer address?

Half Blood Hill

200

Restate the following question: 

Why is it important to recycle? 

It is important to recycle, because…

300

Fill in the blanks to the main idea ice cream cone: 


Three Scoops= 3 supporting details 

Cone= Main Idea 

300

How do you write an inference?

“I think (insert inference) because (insert evidence)”

300

Which of the following is NOT a prefix?

A) Ing 

B) Dis

C) Fore

D) Un 

“Ing”

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Chapter 3

Percy’s mom made ____ for Gabe to eat for the weekend so she and Percy could go to the beach. 

A) Beef Tacos 

B) Cheese Pizza 

C) Spaghetti with Meatballs

D) Seven Layer Dip

D) Seven Layer Dip

300

What part of R.A.C.E.S does the following apply to ? 


This proves…

The author says…

For example…

C- Cite

400

What is the main idea of this passage? 

There are three types of bees in a hive, and each has an important job.

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How does the reader know Jeff was afraid?

Jeff looked in all directions and trembled as he made his way through the building. 

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Fill in the missing prefix 

— necessary

—respectful

__considerate

__patient

Unnecessary 

Disrespectful 

Inconsiderate 

Impatient 

400

Chapter 4 


What monster does Percy face? 

Minotaur/Pasiphae’s Son

400

List 3 sentence starters to explain your reasoning.

This shows that…

This evidence tells us… 

This proves…

500

Pull one detail from the text to support the main idea

  • Worker bees tend the hive and collect food.

  • Drones mate with the queen.

  • One queen fills the hive with eggs.

500

What will the scientist likely do next?

The scientist will most likely grab the plants from outside.

500

Write which word is being described

  1. To heat before

  2. To write again

  3. To do the opposite of pack

  1. Preheat

  2. Rewrite 

  3. Unpack

500

What game did Mr.D want to know if Percy knew how to play?

A) Pac-man 

B) Donkey Kong 

C) Pinochle 

D) Gladiator Fighting 

C) Pinochle

500

Respond to the following using R.A.C.E.S

  • What was Mr.Brunner’s real name?

We find out that Mr. Brunner’s real name is Chiron. On page 62, the text says, “...And you already know Chiron…” Then on page 63, Percy says “Mr. Brunner” to greet him. This shows that Chiron and Mr. Brunner are the same person, because Percy already knows Mr. Brunner and calls him by that name. So, we can tell that Mr. Brunner’s real name is Chiron.

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