Theme
A theme is..
The main message or lesson the author wants to share.
What is the main idea of a text?
what the story is mostly about
What are context clues?
Hints or information in the text that help you understand the meaning of unknown words.
A first hand account is when....
A firsthand account is when the description of an event is given by someone who was there to experience it
What is a noun?
A person, place or thing
Name a common theme found in many fairy tales.
Good vs. evil, friendship, love, perseverance, kindness
How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?
If you see the word "gleaming" in a sentence and the sentence mentions "shiny," what does "gleaming" likely mean?
Shiny or bright.
True or False: An example of a first hand account is a diary entry.
True
What is an adjective? Give me an example in a sentence.
Adjectives describe nouns.
How can the setting of a story help you determine its theme?
The setting can provide clues about the challenges or conflicts that reveal the theme.
What is a supporting detail?
Information that explains or supports the main idea.
What is a synonym for elegant?
graceful, elegant
What is a second hand account?
A description of events given by someone who was not there to experience it
What do adverbs describe?
Adverbs describe verbs
True or False: A story could have more than one theme.
True
Why is it important to identify the main idea in a text?
It helps you understand the overall message and purpose of the text.
The most powerful storms blew over the ocean. What does the word powerful mean?
strong
True or False: An autobiography is an example of a secondhand account.
False
Identify the pronoun in the sentence: Adam was so mad that he left his homework in his desk.
he/his
What is another word for theme? NOT LESSON
Moral
What is another word for main idea?
key topic
How can punctuation help you understand context clues?
It can indicate pauses or emphasis that clarify the meaning.
Tell me what pronouns I should look for in the case of each account. First hand account and second hand account
Firsthand - we, us, i
Secondhand - they, she, he
What is the difference between a verb and an adverb?
A verb is an action word, an adverb is describes the action