Main Idea
What is the definition of a main idea?
The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.
What is the definition of a key detail?
Information from the text that supports the main idea.
What happened to Prince Pondicherry’s palace of chocolate?
Prince Pondicherry didn't listen to Mr. Wonka and the palace melted.
What is the setting of Esperanza Rising?
On their family Ranch. El Rancho de las Rosas.
What is a verb?
A word that shows action.
The Moon orbits around Earth. It takes the moon 27 days to make one trip around Earth. This is one orbit. During this time, the Moonʼs appearance viewed from Earthkeeps changing. Sometimes, it appears as a full circle (Full Moon). At other times, it looks like it has been cut in half! The Moon orbits around Earth very closely. Itʼs gravity pulls on Earth. This affects the water on Earth by creating tides.
What is the main idea?
The Moon orbits around Earth.
The Moon orbits around Earth. It takes the moon 27 days to make one trip around Earth. This is one orbit. During this time, the Moonʼs appearance viewed from Earthkeeps changing. Sometimes, it appears as a full circle (Full Moon). At other times, it looks like it has been cut in half! The Moon orbits around Earth very closely. Itʼs gravity pulls on Earth. This affects the water on Earth by creating tides.
What is a key detail from the text?
It takes the moon 27 days to make one trip around Earth.
What kind of chocolate bar did Charlie get for his birthday?
Wonka Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight
What sign of bad luck does Esperanza encounter? What might this experience foreshadow?
Esperanza gets pricked by a rose thorn.
What is a noun
Person, place, or thing
Today, I ate the most delicious pizza! The pizza was layered with all of my favorite toppings. The pepperoni was crispy and spicy. Sitting right next to the pepperoni were the soft slices of mushroom. Its spongy texture made every bite enjoyable. Black olives gave a salty yet wonderful flavor to every bite. Rich mozzarella cheese blanketed the whole pizza. This mouthwatering pizza was the best pizza Iʼve ever had. I hope to have again soon!
What is the main idea?
Today, I ate the most delicious pizza!
oday, I ate the most delicious pizza! The pizza was layered with all of my favorite toppings. The pepperoni was crispy and spicy. Sitting right next to the pepperoni were the soft slices of mushroom. Its spongy texture made every bite enjoyable. Black olives gave a salty yet wonderful flavor to every bite. Rich mozzarella cheese blanketed the whole pizza. This mouthwatering pizza was the best pizza Iʼve ever had. I hope to have again soon!
What is a key detail from the text?
The pizza was layered with all of my favorite toppings.
At what date and time should the winners arrive at the Wonka Factory?
Ten o'clock sharp on the morning of February 1st
In what two ways is Tío Luis trying to replace Papa?
He is trying to buy his house and marry his wife.
Ms. Robin went to Walmart.
What are the nouns in this sentence?
Mrs. Robin and Walmart
There are many fun activities to do at the beach. You can jump into the cool waters to swim, or just splash around. Bodyboard is another fun sport enjoyed by many. You can lay low and ride the waves on your stomach! Building sandcastles is a fun beach activity. You can build it as high or as wide as you want. There is so much you can do at the beach! Always make sure you have sun protection and water.
What is the main idea?
There are many fun activities to do at the beach.
There are many fun activities to do at the beach. You can jump into the cool waters to swim, or just splash around. Bodyboard is another fun sport enjoyed by many. You can lay low and ride the waves on your stomach! Building sandcastles is a fun beach activity. You can build it as high or as wide as you want. There is so much you can do at the beach! Always make sure you have sun protection and water.
What is a key detail from the text?
You can jump into the cool waters to swim, or just splash around.
What did the Oompa-Loompas like to do?
Sing and Dance
Why might the Uncles have arranged the fire?
To intimidate Esperanza and her mother to sell the house.
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun, often to avoid the need to repeat the same noun over and over.
James and his sister, Anna, went to the carnival on Saturday. They rode the merry-go-round, the roller coaster and the Ferris wheel. James ate popcorn and a hot dog. Anna drank lemonade and ate an apple. They saw many exciting shows. They were tired when they went home.
What is the main idea?
James and his sister, Anna, went to the carnival on Saturday.
James and his sister, Anna, went to the carnival on Saturday. They rode the merry-go-round, the roller coaster and the Ferris wheel. James ate popcorn and a hot dog. Anna drank lemonade and ate an apple. They saw many exciting shows. They were tired when they went home.
What is a key detail from the text?
They rode the merry-go-round, the roller coaster and the Ferris wheel.
What button does Mike select in the glass elevator?
The television room
Why is Esperanza surprised by the trunk and its materials?
Because the clothes in the truck were from the poor box at the convent and she had never been poor.
What is an adjective?
An adjective describes a noun or pronoun.