Main Idea
Characters
Pot Luck
Author's Purpose
Literal, Nonliteral
100
Earthworms Earthworms are really neat animals. They are slimy and have no legs. They live in the dirt. Sometimes they come up to the surface after it rains. Earthworms can even re-grow body parts if they are cut off! The main idea of the above passage is... A. earthworms are slimy and have no legs. B. Earthworms like to eat grass. C. Earthworms can re-grow body parts. D. Earthworms are really neat animals.
What is D. Earthworms are really neat animals?
100
Kelvin found a wallet on the ground. He opened up the wallet and saw an old woman's ID card. Kelvin took the ID out of the wallet, walked to the woman's house, and returned the wallet to her. What character trait does Kelvin demonstrate? ______________________________________________
What is honesty, trustworthy?
100
The Great Pyramid is the largest and most famous of the pyramids. It is located in Egypt near the Nile River. The pyramid was built for Pharaoh Khuf. It is over 140 meters high and took 20 years to build. The Sphinx stands in front of the pyramids in Giza. It has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. The name of the largest and most famous pyramid is...
What is The Great Pyramid?
100
The three purposes for writing are...
What is to persuade, inform (teach), entertain
100
It's raining cats and dogs! Should the reader take this literally or non literally? What does the phrase mean?
What is nonliteral? The phrase means it is raining very hard.
200
Play Time Dolphins love to play. They play-fight with other dolphins. They even play with seabirds and turtles. Dolphins like to ride waves. They often "surf" beside boats. They like to jump above the water and do twists and turns, too! The main idea of the above passage is...
What is dolphins love to play?
200
Rocky's cousin brought him to a party. Rocky didn't know anyone at the party. Shortly after getting there, Rocky's cousin disappeared. Rocky made a lot of new friends at this party and had a great time. What character trait does Rocky demonstrate? ______________________________________________
What is friendly/outgoing?
200
The Great Pyramid is the largest and most famous of the pyramids. It is located in Egypt near the Nile River. The pyramid was built for Pharaoh Khuf. It is over 140 meters high and took 20 years to build. The Sphinx stands in front of the pyramids in Giza. It has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. The pyramid was built near __________ river.
What is the Nile River?
200
The day began like any other school day, except she really wanted to run to the bus and get to school. She had a feeling that she was going to be named homecoming queen. The author's pupose for writing the above is...
What is to entertain?
200
It is very cold outside. Should the reader take this literally or non literally? What does the phrase mean?
What is literal. The phrase means it is very cold.
300
Many people think pigs are dirty or stupid. But, pigs are really very clean and smart. They are even smarter and cleaner than dogs and cats! That is why many people own them as pets. The main idea of the above passage is... A. dogs and cats are smarter than pigs. B. some people don't like pigs C. many people keep pigs as pets D. pigs are clean and smart
What is D. pigs are clean and smart?
300
How did Miss Nelson's character change when the kids in her class would not behave?
What is: Miss Nelson became Viola Swamp - a mean, witchlike teacher who was very serious and strict.
300
The Great Pyramid is the largest and most famous of the pyramids. It is located in Egypt near the Nile River. The pyramid was built for Pharaoh Khuf. It is over 140 meters high and took 20 years to build. The Sphinx stands in front of the pyramids in Giza. It has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. The pyramid took _________ to build.
What is 20 years?
300
One of the most harmful creatures on earth is the fly. Flies spread harmful diseases. They pick up germs with their hair, spreading their germs everywhere. The author's purpose for writing the above is...
What is to inform?
300
She spilled the beans. Should the reader take this literally or non literally? What does the phrase mean?
What is non-literal. The phrase means that she told a secret.
400
There are lots of neat things to do at the beach. You can swim or make a sandcastle. You can also look for neat shells or dig for clams. You can play volleyball too. The main idea of the above passage is... A. you can swim or make sandcastles at the beach B. you can play volleyball at the beach C. you can look for shells at the beach D. there are lots of neat things to do at the beach
What is D. there are lots of neat things to do at the beach?
400
How has the character in our interactive read aloud changed over time?
Answers will vary.
400
The Great Pyramid is the largest and most famous of the pyramids. It is located in Egypt near the Nile River. The pyramid was built for Pharaoh Khuf. It is over 140 meters high and took 20 years to build. The Sphinx stands in front of the pyramids in Giza. It has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. A sphinx is...
What is something that has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh?
400
Wouldn't you like to feel safe in your neighborhood? Please join our watch group. We need good volunteers to protect our streets and report suspicious activity to the police. The author's purpose for writing the above is...
What is to persuade?
400
Our 20-year old car is on its last legs. Should the reader take this literally or non literally? What does the phrase mean?
What is non literal? The phrase means the car is really old and not working properly.
500
There are lots of neat things to do at the beach. You can swim or make a sandcastle. You can also look for neat shells or dig for clams. You can play volleyball too. Another supporting detail that could be added to the passage is... A. you can have a picnic at the beach B. the beach offers something for everyone to do C. the beach is hard to find D. the beach is dirty and polluted
What is A you can have a picnic at the beach?
500
Jonathan invited a bunch of friends over to his house. He then talked to them for hours about all the trophies that he had won, his rare comic book collection, and how much money his dad makes. His friends did not enjoy their time at Jonathan's. What character trait does Jonathan demonstrate? ____________________________________________
What is greedy, boastful, show off?
500
The Great Pyramid is the largest and most famous of the pyramids. It is located in Egypt near the Nile River. The pyramid was built for Pharaoh Khuf. It is over 140 meters high and took 20 years to build. The Sphinx stands in front of the pyramids in Giza. It has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh. The pyramids are in ____________ which is a city in Egypt.
What is Giza?
500
Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries. The author's purpose for writing the above is...
What is to inform?
500
The figure skater fell and broke her leg. Should the reader take this literally or non literally? What does the phrase mean?
What is literal? The phrase means the figure skater fell and actually broke her leg.
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