Vocabulary
In the sentence, "The desert was arid, with barely any rain for months", what does the word arid mean?
Very dry
What is main idea?
Big picture of a text.
Tom grabbed his umbrella before leaving the house. What can you infer?
A story shows that working together helps characters solve a problem. What is the theme?
Teamwork is important.
She is bright as a tomato.
What figurative language is being used?
Simile
Which word is a synonym for generous?
Kind, nice, caring
What is a detail best supports the main idea that exercise is important?
It improves heart health.
Maria studied all night and smiled when she saw her exam. What can you infer and how do you know?
She is happy about her test grade. We know because she is smiling.
A character keeps trying, even after failing many times, and finally succeeds. What is the theme?
Never give up.
The classroom was a zoo. What does this metaphor mean?
The children are loud and chaotic.
In the sentence, "She have a reluctant answer, avoiding eye contact", what does the word reluctant mean?
Unwilling/hesitant
A passage is mostly about how recycling helps reduce waste and protect the environment. What is the main idea?
Recycling helps the environment.
James pushed away his plate and crossed his arms after one bite. What can you infer?
He didn't like his food.
What is theme?
The lesson the author is trying to teach you
He was so hungry he could eat a horse. What figurative language is being used and what does it mean?
Hyperbole ; he is so hungry
What is an antonym for scarce?
Plentiful / having a lot
Which details supports the main idea that reading improves knowledge?
Reading builds vocabulary, gives new information, and teaches about many topics.
What is an inference?
An educated guess based on the text.
A story is about a man crying everyday even though he has a big house and lots of money. What is the theme?
Money can't buy happiness.
Time is a thief. What figurative language is being used and what does it mean?
Metaphor. It means time goes by quickly.
In the sentence, "His explanation was vague, leaving everyone confused", what does the word vague mean?
Unclear/ not specific
What helps you find the main idea?
Repeating information, subtitles, headings
What two things help you make an inference?
The text and background knowledge.
A story is about two girls that bully a boy. Someone stands up for him and is rewarded. What is the theme?
Always be kind.
The car's engine screamed. What figurative language is being used and what does it mean?
Personification ; the car made a loud noise.