Theme
Central Idea
Text Features
Vocabulary in Context
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What is the definition of theme?
Theme is the central idea, message, or purpose of a literary work. It is the moral or message the writer wants the reader to learn
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What is the Central Idea:
Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have nine thousand taste buds on our tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of your mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.
What is B. The number and location of your taste buds
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What feature(s) help readers to see where things are located in the world or in time?
Maps/ Timelines
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Use context clues to guess to meaning of the vocabulary word.
The choir at the concert appeared lively; they were smiling, dancing, and seemed like they could sing for hours.
With spirit or enthusiasm
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A theme must be universal. What does universal mean?
Universal means an idea that applies to everyone
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Carson's older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn't satisfied to just get by in school. She is involved in extra activities at school, including the school's music program and math club. She also tries to answer the teachers' questions in class.
A. Madison is a good athlete
B. Carson wishes that he was a good student
C. Madison is a good student
D. Madison wants to be a musician
What is C. Madison is a good student.
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What is a caption?
A caption is words/sentence next to a picture that explains why that picture is important to a text.
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Use context clues to guess to meaning of the vocabulary word.
My sister acquired lots of star stickers for always being a good student.
To gain something, especially through one's own actions
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How is a subject different from theme?
A subject tells you what a story may be focused on (i.e. family or courage). A theme is what the writer says about the subject.
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What is the central idea?
Bob left dirty socks and useless papers all over the floor in his room.
A. Bob cooked hamburgers for dinner
B. Bob forgot to turn off his lava lamp
C. Bob always cleans up after himself
D. Bob has a messy room
D. Bob has a messy room
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What are text features?
Text features help readers better understand what they are reading
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Use context clues to guess to meaning of the vocabulary word.
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To adjust to different conditions or a different environment.
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What is the theme of this story:
A new kid came to school and was way different from Casey. The new kid wore large glasses and was bald. Casey made fun of the new kid and soon the new kid never stood around to play. Once Casey asked if they could play baseball together but the new kid ignored her. Casey felt bad.
A. Easy is hard.
B. Never give up.
C. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
D. Try your best
C. Treat others the way you want to be treated.
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What is the central idea based on this supporting detail: Some people enjoy garlic flavored ice cream.
A. Ice cream is yummy
B. Ice cream is yucky
C. There are some unusual ice cream flavors
D. There are some delicious ice cream flavors
C. There are some unusual ice cream flavors
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What text feature helps the reader understand what the main idea in each paragraph will be about?
Sections and Chapter Headings
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Use context clues to guess to meaning of the vocabulary word.
My teacher admonished me for arriving late to class for the 3rd time this week.
To warn or to be punished firmly.
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What is the theme of the following:
Connor had a paper route since he was ten. Every morning he folded the newspapers and put them in the car so his mom could take him around the neighborhood and deliver them.
Now he was eighteen and had been driving himself around the neighborhood to deliver papers for about two years now.
All of those early mornings had finally paid off though. That afternoon, he was going to buy a brand new sports car with his earnings.
What is Hard work brings reward
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What is the central idea?
Soccer (also known as football in some countries) is a very popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and then from 1938 to today.
What is Soccer is a popular sport worldwide.
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Name some text features
Pictures, diagram, maps, Headings, subheadings, captions, bullet points, bolded words, infographic, etc
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Use context clues to guess to meaning of the vocabulary word.
My mom was irate with me when she found out I failed English last semester.
To be very angry or irritable.