Parts of Speech
What part of speech describes an action or state of being?
The main idea tells you what about the text?
what it is mostly about
What are supporting details?
facts or examples that explain the main idea
What is the first sentence in a paragraph called?
topic sentence
What's my favorite hobby?
singing karaoke
What part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?
noun
True or False: The main idea can usually be found in the first or last sentence of a paragraph.
true
Which of these is a supporting detail: “The sun is hot,” or “The sun is a star that gives Earth energy”?
The sun is a star that gives Earth energy.
What do we call the sentences that support the topic sentence?
supporting details
Where was I born and raised?
Mississippi
What part of speech describes a noun or pronoun?
adjective
A main idea should be supported by what?
supporting details
Supporting details help the reader do what?
Understand and believe the main idea
What is the last sentence of a paragraph called? (
concluding/conclusion sentence
What's my favorite snack?
hot puffs/hot fries
What part of speech connects words or groups of words?
conjuction
A paragraph explains how recycling reduces trash in landfills, saves energy, and helps the environment.
What is the main idea?
Recycling helps protect the environment
True or False: Supporting details can include quotes, statistics, and examples.
true
What sentences make up a strong paragraph?
topic sentence, 3 supporting details, concluding sentence
What's my favorite food?
hot wings
What part of speech shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence?
preposition
How do you find the main idea when it’s not directly stated?
look at repeated ideas and important supporting details
Read this main idea: “Dogs make great pets.”
Which of the following is the best supporting detail?
A) Dogs can fly.
B) Dogs can be loyal, loving companions.
C) Dogs dislike toys.
D) Dogs can write books.
B) Dogs can be loyal, loving companions
What should the concluding sentence do?
Who's my favorite person in the whole world?
My niece, Marie