Theme
What is theme?
The life lesson, author’s message, or moral of a story
What is central idea?
Central idea refers to what the text is mainly about
I said “Merry Christmas!“ Where does the comma go?
After ”said”
The total number of pieces of evidence in a body paragraph
2
To surprise her mother on her birthday, Samantha got up early and make coffee. First, she filled the pot with water. Then she cleaned and replaced the filter. Next, she got fresh coffee, measured just the right amount, and poured it into the filter. Finally, she pressed the "on" button and within seconds, the aroma of the fresh-brewed coffee filled the house. The text structure used in this paragraph is . . .
Sequence
True or False - A synonym for theme would be "life lesson"
True
What are the 5 w’s?
Who, what, when, where, why
Fix the sentence…
”Did you know that a crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.”
It should be… “Did you know that a crocodile cannot stick its tongue out?” Change the period to a question mark.
The total number of sentences in a conclusion paragraph
3
what text structure are the following key words used to describe? so, because, since, therefore, if/then, this led to, as a result, a reason why, may be due to, consequently, for this reason
Cause and effect
True or false? Theme must be inferred
True
The Willis Tower is the tallest building in Chicago. Main idea or supporting detail?
Main idea
Fix the sentence…
”For breakfast this week, I had pancakes waffles and toast.”
It should be… “For breakfast this week, I had pancakes, waffles, and toast.” Insert a comma after “pancakes” and ”waffles.”
Third sentence in an introduction paragraph
Thesis statement
Identify the text structure: the author lists the items or events in chronological order; how to make or do something
Sequence
What POV is theme written in?
Third person
The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It is located on an island in New York Harbor. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become a universal symbol of freedom.What is the main idea of the paragraph?
The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year.
What is a declarative statement?
A sentence that makes a statement
The total number of sentences in a body paragraph
6
Willow Creek is very different from New York City. There are no tall skyscrapers in Willow Creek. All you can see are fields and sky. Instead of taxicab horns and fire truck sirens, it is so quiet at night that you can hear the crickets chirping. The text structure used in this paragraph is . . .
Compare and contrast
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
The main idea is what the book is mostly about. The theme is the message, lesson, or moral of a book.
The 363 mile canal connected Albany, New York to Lake Erie in Buffalo for the first time. When the Erie 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 1800's.
What type of punctuation mark would you use in an exclamatory sentence?
Exclamation mark
The second sentence in a conclusion paragraph
Connect the prompt to real-life
Identify the text structure:
There are several reasons why so many people attend the Olympic games or watch them on television. One reason is tradition. The name Olympics and the torch and flame remind people of the ancient games. People can escape the ordinariness of daily life by attending or watching the Olympics. They like to identify with someone else’s individual sacrifice and accomplishment. National pride is another reason, and an athlete’s or a team’s hard earned victory becomes a nation’s victory. There are national medal counts and people keep track of how many medals their country’s athletes have won.
Cause and effect