The most important idea in the paragraph or passage. What the paragraph or passage is mainly about.
100
What is a word that is darker than other words
bold
100
What is a synonym of "under"?
Beneath, below
100
What is the cause? I put lotion on my hands.
My hands are dry
100
When reading, what do you need to do to make a correct inference?
Use what you already know and clues from the story or passage
200
What is the job of supporting details?
They give us more information about the main idea.
200
What is a word that has slanted text?
italics
200
What is an antonym of tidy?
messy, sloppy
200
What is the effect? I wasn't watching where I was going.
I bumped my head.
200
Make an inference using this information: the traffic is backed up and moving slowly, I hear sirens up ahead, and I saw an ambulance drive by our car very quickly.
There was a car accident.
300
Give an example of a supporting detail that supports this main idea: R.S. Payne is a great school to attend.
One example: Our teachers care about us and want us to succeed.
300
This explains an illustration or picture
a caption
300
Why do you look in dictionaries?
To find the definition
300
What is a key word in a passage that lets us know that there is a cause and effect happening?
since, because, so, as a result of, why
300
What information would you use to infer that someone was surprised?
They ma stop suddenly, they may open their mouth wide, they may put their hands over their mouth, they may yell out in a surprised way
400
Write a supporting detail that supports this main idea: It's a good idea to keep your room clean.
You can find your things easier, you never have to clean up your room, you won't have as many bugs in your room
400
This tells the name of certain parts of a photograph or illustration
a label
400
Why would you need to look in a thesaurus?
To find a different word that has the same meaning.
400
What is the cause? Ron doesn't have friends.
Ron is a bully and is nasty to other people.
400
What information would you use to infer that a storm is coming?
the sky is getting dark, hearing thunder in the distance, the wind gets stronger
500
Read the following three supporting details. Then, write a main idea that goes with the details. You have to take your dog to the veterinarian. You need to take your dog for walks. Your dog needs to be fed and bathed.
Having a dog is a big responsibility.
500
This makes lists easier to read and understand.
bullet points
500
Why would you need a glossary?
To know the vocabulary within a story or text.
500
What is the effect? I brush and floss my teeth at least once a day.
I have healthy teeth and gums.
500
What inference could you make using this information: I hear fireworks, I see more American flags than usual, it's summertime, people are going to parades