theme
what is a theme?
the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition a topic.
what is a thesis?
a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.
What is main idea?
is important information that tells more about the overall idea of a paragraph or section of a text.
what is a simile?
a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind
what steps did we use to write the story on why a dog is better than a cat?
hook
thesis statement
topic 123
the main idea
support X3
evidence X3
restate thesis statement
what is the theme of the cat and the hat?
rules and order
what is the thesis statement?
dogs are smarter than cats. Dogs are a great companion to have. dogs are so caring and they will do anything to keep the owner happy.
that dogs are better than cats
what is the main idea of a cat in the hat?
The cat goes to the kid's house and makes a mess but he later helps clean
what is a metaphor?
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Which word does BEST complete the sentence below?
A tree has the __________ stem of all the plants.
hardest
what is the theme of finding Nemo?
trust because marlin had to trust Nemo
what are the supporting details?
School uniforms should be banned from all public and private schools because uniforms would restrict students freedom of expression, uniforms do not improve attendance rates or test results, and uniforms may lead to more violent attacks in schools.
1: restrict freedom from students
2: uniforms does not improve attendance and tests
3:uniforms lead to more violent attacks in school
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid-1800s. The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the canal opened in 1825, building supplies and goods could be transported quickly and cheaply across New York State. Canal boats pulled by mules carried people and supplies the 363 miles. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
The Erie Canal changed the way people moved goods and supplies in the mid-1800s.
what word does a simile use?
like
SURGE means a sudden, strong increase or burst.
true
what is the theme of green eggs and ham?
Don't make up your mind about something without trying it.
what is a good thesis statement with these facts?
leads to obesity
it leads to propaganda to target children
they get minimum wage
Fast food industries should be banned from the United States because the unhealthy food they serve leads to obesity, they have propaganda to specifically target children, and they pay their workers minimum wages for their working conditions.
what is the main idea of the lottery?
that the wife is trying not to ¨win¨ the lottery and try to get her kids to ¨win¨
what word does metaphor use?
as
the 26th president of the united states.
teddy Roosevelt
what is the theme of Martin Luther King Jr. I have a dream speech?
for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in the United States.
write a thesis statement with these facts.
You must provide for their physical needs
You must provide for their emotional needs.
You must help them grow mentally
When kids are very young they need a lot of care, they have health needs. What you should do is when you have an infant you should provide for their physical needs, you must also provide their emotional needs and you must help them grow mentally.
what is the main idea of Wonder?
a kid had a birth effect and is building up the confidence to show his classmates and stand out
what's the difference between simile and metaphor?
Similes use the words like or as to compare things “Life is like a box of chocolates.” In contrast, metaphors directly state a comparison “Love is a battlefield.”
what does .gov stand for?
are available only to governmental organizations in the United States, including both the federal government and state and local governments