Main Idea
What is the main idea of a text?
The main idea tells what the text is mostly about.
The sneakers were not common, they were so RARE that I could not find them in any shoe stores.
What does the word rare mean?
Uncommon / unique
A good paragraph must always begin with a very important sentence. What is this sentence called?
Topic sentence
What is the theme of a text?
The overall message that the author wants you to learn- (life lesson)
I can be a person, place, thing, or idea- what am I ?
Noun
Sam's parents just purchased a new pool for the backyard. He can not wait to invite his friends over for a swim. His mom calls him a fish because he is always wanting to swim.
What is the main idea?
A- Sam hates to swim
B- Sam invites friends over to his house
C- Sam loves to swim
C
The OUTCOME of the football game was that the Giants won.
What does the word outcome mean?
result / final answer
The middle of a paragraph is filled with what type of details?
Supporting details
From the time Alexis was eight years old, she dreamed of being a dentist. She decided to study science like never before. After high school graduation, she went to college and then to dental school. She studied many nights until she almost fell asleep and she often gave up the chance to do something fun if she had a test the next day. Finally Alexis became a dentist and had the life she had once imagined.
What is the theme?
Hard work pays off
Work hard and your dreams will come true
I am used to describe things- What am I?
adjective
Dolphins are beautiful and friendly animals that live in the ocean. They are friendly creatures and love to perform tricks.
What is the main idea?
A- Dolphins are friendly and kind animals
B- Dolphins are mean.
C- Dolphins can perform tricks.
A
I must CONFESS and tell you that I really do not like to eat broccoli.
What does the word confess mean?
tell / speak the truth
What is the last sentence of a paragraph called?
Concluding sentence
The vase was on the floor and it was broken. There was no denying that. Mom asked Taylor what had happened and since she was afraid that she would get into trouble, she lied and said that her brother broke the vase. Even though her brother denied it, Taylor's parents believed her and they grounded her brother for horsing around in the house. Watching her brother be punished every day for something Taylor did, made her feel guilty. She knew that she had to tell her parents the truth about what really happened.
What is the theme?
Honesty is the best policy
I am an action word- What am I?
Verb
Melissa is a nurse and helps people who are sick. She works hard to make sure her patients get the right medicine so they can get better.
What is the main idea?
A- Melissa helps people
B- She gives them medicine
C- Melissa dislikes her job
A
Billy's outfit was not SUITABLE for a wedding. He should have worn a suit and tie.
What does the word suitable mean?
appropriate
The topic sentence of a paragraph must include the what?
/
Claim / Main Idea
Marco noticed the teenager walking down the street. He took in his dark black hair, black fingernails, black clothing and his multiple piercings. An old woman was also walking down the street with a floral dress, gray hair wrapped in a bun and wearing glasses. The old woman was carrying a grocery bag when it slipped out of her hands and fell to the ground. Marco was surprised to see the teenager immediately rush to help the woman pick up her groceries.
What is the theme?
Don't judge a book by its cover
All sentences must end with a punctuation mark. Name the three main types of end punctuation marks and what they do?
Period- make a statment
Question mark- ask a question
Exclamation mard- shows strong emotions
Steve is a good runner. He is training for a race in a month. He has a schedule and works hard every day to reach his goals.
What is the main idea?
A- Steve doesn't enjoy running
B- Steve works hard to reach his goals
C- Steve likes to ride bikes
B
The actor was trying to IMITATE the President's speech.
What does the word imitate mean?
copy / do the same thing
What are the three main purposes for writing? (author's purpose)
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
A woman had everything she needed, a beautiful house, fancy clothes, a new car and furnishings that looked like they came out of a designer catalog. All day long she sat in her beautiful house and stared straight ahead with a gloomy look on her face. She longed for the days when her children were at home, laughing and playing with her. Now they lived far away and didn't take the time to keep in touch. The woman's bank account was full but her joy was empty.
What is the theme?
Money can't buy happiness
A complete sentence must have two main parts. What are they?
Subject (noun part)
Predicate (verb part)