Main idea
What is main idea?
The main idea of a story is the central idea/main event.
What is theme?
Theme is the moral or the lesson of the story.
What is the difference of a fact to an opinion?
A fact provides real information and an opinion is someones personal thoughts.
True or False
A main idea can be an opinion...
True
How many letters are in the alphabet?
26
What is the main idea of this passage?
Rain is a beautiful gift of nature to mother earth. We all love rain. It has many good affects on nature. It brings fertility and prosperity. Children love to play in rain.
Rain is a beautiful gift of nature to mother earth.
Is the theme always stated directly in the text?
No, not always
Fact or opinion?
The first person convicted of speeding was going 8 mph.
Fact
True or False
"I am starving to death!" Is an example of onomatopoeia.
False
What bean is used to make chocolate?
Cocoa bean
What is the main idea of this text?
I can't wait until this summer begins. I am going to stay at my grandparents house for an entire month. I love being there! I enjoy helping my grandparents with their garden. It is a lot of fun. I cant wait!
The author can't wait until summer is here.
What is the difference between main idea and theme?
The theme is the lesson or the moral of the story and the main idea is what the story is mainly about.
Fact or opinion?
"Today is a beautiful day outside to have a picnic!"
Opinion
True or False
Comparing two unlike things using the words like or as is an example of a simile.
True
What color is a giraffes tounge?
Blue and black
What is the main idea?
Cats are very good pets for several reasons. They are naturally good caregivers because they take care of their kittens. Cats are quite clean, if you train them to use a littler box, they require almost no clean up.
Cats are very good pets for several reasons.
What is the theme in this passage?
Frank and Joseph were very exited that their teacher assigned them to the same group but unfortunately George was in their group as well. George never did any work, so they knew they were going to have to do most of the work. Over the next week, Frank and Joseph worked hard on their presentation while George was playing on his phone. When the day came when they had to present George had to present the presentation. He got up to the board and mispronounced a lot of words and didn't know what he was talking about. When their teacher gave them a score they all got B's and the paper said "Please include George next time."
The theme is to include everyone and help everyone out even if they are not helping very much.
Fact or Opinion
It's impossible to hum and hold your nose at the same time
Fact
True or False
Conflict, is a struggle between opposing forces
True
What was the first Pixar movie?
Toy Story
What is the main idea?
Smoking has many harmful effects. Cigarettes used to be marketed to kids, but them government banned that. Smoking can make your lungs go bad and they can make them go black.
Smoking has many harmful effects.
What is the theme of this passage?
After long nights of studying Katie finally felt ready for the exam. As she was walking into her English class the next morning she was ready for the test. As the teacher walked up and down the rows handing the test out she heard "psst," Katie turned around and Shannon said" I forgot to study, can you give me the answers." Katie refused "I can't risk it Shannon." "If the teacher sees us then we will both fail" Katie said. Then the teacher heard them from across the room "Ladies please quiet down, it's test time. Katie finally gave in and she kept her test on the corner of her desk so Shannon could also see. Shannon copied everything even the writing portion word for word. Then Katie was worried that she and Shannon would get aught cheating since Shannon copied everything word for word.
The theme is to always be prepared.
Fact or Opinion
If you tried a new variety of apple every day, it would take more than 20 years to try them all.
Fact
True or False
Hyperbole is a type of Figurative Language.
True
What shoe brand was the lost shoe in the movie Sandlot?
Nike