Main Idea
What is the main idea of the following passage?
It had been the hottest day this summer, and Emma had enjoyed every minute of the sun shining on her face! She jumped on the trampoline, planted new seeds in the garden and chased down the ice cream truck for a delicious treat. Mom had even grilled steaks and let them have a picnic on their patio. It had been the perfect summer day.
Even though it was hot, Emma enjoyed herself and did many activities one summer day.
In the story, "The Name Jar", how did Joey feel after Unhei became more confident in her own name?
ANY synonym for happy.
In many stories, what does a reference to a rainbow usually represent?
good luck.
What does the word ritual mean?
A religious ceremony. Something that you do over and over again. A routine.
What does RADD stand for?
Restate, Answer, Detail, Detail
What is the main idea of the following passage?
As Laura stared down at her test, her palms began to sweat. She had studied all night, but it wasn't enough. She had no idea what a neuron was, and she was pretty sure atoms were small. Laura tried to picture the information she had written down in her notes, but it was no use. She finally raised her hand and admitted to her teacher that she had no idea what any of this meant.
Although Laura studied for the test, she had a hard time completing the test because she didn't know any of the answers.
Using the story, "The Invisible Boy", how do you feel about how Brian's character changed from the beginning of the story to the end of the story.
Any reasonable answer.
In the story, The Name Jar, what does Unhei's stamp represent?
Her name/her connection to her grandmother
What does the word "drift" mean?
Something moving slowly from one place to another. Something moving away from something else.
Please write a short response to answer the following question.
What is the main idea of the story, "The Name Jar"?
Any acceptable response
What is the main idea of the following passage?
It was January, and every year Mom made a new resolution. This year her resolution included the whole family. She wanted to cook healthier meals! She spent hours each week looking for yummy recipes to cook, grocery shopping, and chopping up fresh fruits and vegetables. Every night, the family had a new healthy dish on their table. Some of the meals she made we delicious, but others were hard to ear more than two bites. Nevertheless, she kept her resolution all year long!
Mom wanted everyone in the family to participate in the new year resolution of eating healthier.
In the story, The Name Jar, how does Unhei's character change from the beginning of the story to the end?
In the beginning Unhei was embarrassed of her name, in the end she learned to be proud of her name.
In the story "Fly Away Home", what does the reference to the bird symbolize?
Andrew and his father working hard to move out of living in the airport.
The bird symbolizes hope.
What does the word "automatic" mean?
Something done without thought. A machine used to work without a human.
Please write a short response to answer the following question.
What is the main idea of the story, "The Crown"?
Any acceptable answer
What is the main idea of the story, The Name Jar?
Unhei learns to proud of who she is/her name.
In the story, Quiet Please Own McPhee! How does Owen change from the beginning of the story to the end?
In the beginning Owen disrupts the class and his friends by always talking, in the end he realizes the importance of listening.
In many books, what does a reference to the color green symbolize?
What does the word phrase mean?
a saying, not a complete sentence.
In the story, The Name Jar, how does Unhei feel about the change in relationship with her grandmother?
Use two details to support your response.
Any acceptable response
What is the main idea of the story Fly Away Home?
Andrew and his dad are saving money to find a home.
How does Unhei feel about the change in relationship with her grandmother?
Any acceptable response
In the story, The Invisible Boy, how did the illustrator represent how Brian was feeling through color?
When Brian had less color he was feeling invisible, more color he was feeling included.
Correctly use one of our vocabulary words in a sentence.
automatic
drift
ritual
phrase
Any correct sentence.
Please write a short response to answer the following question.
What is the main idea of the story, "Fly Away Home"?
Any correct response