Terms
Prefixes and Suffixes
Main ideas and details
Vocabulary
100
A _____ is what the text focuses on. Examples include American food, video games, advantages of online classes, and causes of stress
topic
100
Dreams can be strange and ___logical.
il
illogical
100
Read the sentence that has the main idea.
"The ice cream cone was invented in 1904. It all started at the St. Louis World's Fair when an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes for his ice cream. A man named Ernest Hamwi was selling waffles in the booth next door. He helped his neighbor out by making cone-shaped waffles to hold the ice cream. The rest, as they say, is history! "
The ice cream cone was invented in 1904
100
This word means special or one of a kind.
"Each object creates a _____ patter in our brain.
unique
200
This reading strategy means to look quickly to find specific information.
scanning
200
Perhaps we should just be thank__ for the entertainment that they give us.
ful
thankful
200
Pick the detail that answers WHY students choose community colleges.
[1] Many students choose to study at community colleges. [2] Classes usually cost much less than at universities. [3] There are 116 community colleges in California. [4] Some community colleges were built in the 1960s.
Classes usually cost much less than at universities.
200
This word means to be good for.
"Being aware of our dreams could ___ us in more important ways, too."
benefit
300
The _______ is usually expressed in a sentence that tells you more about the topic. It describes what the writer wants to say about the topic.
main idea
300
If you __play your dreams carefully and thoughtfully, you might discover how they are connect with your life.
re
replay
300
Pick the sentence that is NOT a detail that supports the main idea.
[1] Exercise has many benefits for your health. [2] It makes your heart stronger. [3] It can help you sleep better at night. [4] Many gyms are open 24 hours a day. [5] It also reduces stress.
Many gyms are open 24 hours a day.
300
This word means an action that sends a message.
"Some scientists believe that dreams are the result of random electrical _____ in the brain
signals
400
when you _____, you make a conclusion based on the text.
infer or inference
400
Some scientists think it is ___probable that dreams predict the future.
im
improbable
400
Pick the sentence that has the main idea.
[1]There are varying opinions about the status of Pluto. [2] Some astronomers agree that Pluto’s size makes it unworthy of the “planet” title. [3] They are satisfied with its new designation as a dwarf planet. [4] However, many others disagree with the new classification and think Pluto should again be counted as the ninth planet. [5] There are respected scientists on both sides of the issue. [6] It appears that the debate will continue.
There are varying opinions about the status of Pluto.
400
this word means to get; to learn
"Ed-tech is not helping students ____ new skills"
acquire
500
A _____ is something that can be proven. An ____ is what someone thinks.
fact / opinion
500
Dreams may feel ___connected from our real lives, but stress can decrease the quality of our sleep and give us bad dreams.
dis
disconnected
500
What is the topic of this paragraph?
orangutans
500
this word means growth.
"Research shows that too much screen time can harm children's physical _____."
development