Main/Central Ideas
How many main ideas are usually in a good paragraph?
ONE.
Everyone in the garden thinks of Rikki Tikki Tavi as a hero. What is Nagaina's (snake) perspective of Rikki Tikki Tavi? Why does she feel differently than the other animals?
She thinks of him as a villain. Her perspective is different because her experiences with mongooses are different than the other animals in the garden.
What are the FOUR different purposes for writing a paragraph?
Where can you find supporting details in a paragraph?
Middle sentences - there should be at least 3!
When we make inferences about a character based on their thoughts, speech, and actions, it is called ________ ________________.
Indirect Characterization
Where are the two places you can find the paragraph's main idea?
What point of view is this paragraph?
Most teenagers and young adults do not know what they want to do for the rest of their lives. It is a big decision. There are a number of things you can do to narrow the choices. For example you can take an interest test, do some research on your own about a career, try volunteer work in the field in which you are interested, or “job-shadow”, in which you spend a day with a person who is working in a field that interests you. These are just a few helpful ideas as you begin to choose a career.
2nd Person - uses "you"
What's another word for making an argument?
Persuade
What sentence supports that the author thinks the movie is exciting? The movie Apollo 13 was a blockbuster for the summer of 1995. It is an exciting story about space exploration. In the movie, the astronauts get in trouble while they are trying to return to Earth. People in the audience are on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens. What makes it even more exciting is that it is a true story.
"It is an exciting story about space exploration."
"What makes it even more exciting . . ."
How does the author feel about the movie Apollo 13?
The movie Apollo 13 was a blockbuster for the summer of 1995. It is an exciting story about space exploration. In the movie, the astronauts get in trouble while they are trying to return to Earth. People in the audience are on the edge of their seats waiting to see what happens. What makes it even more exciting is that it is a true story.
What is the central idea?
Most teenagers and young adults do not know what they want to do for the rest of their lives. It is a big decision. There are a number of things you can do to narrow the choices. For example you can take an interest test, do some research on your own about a career, try volunteer work in the field in which you are interested, or “job-shadow”, in which you spend a day with a person who is working in a field that interests you. These are just a few helpful ideas as you begin to choose a career.
These are a few helpful ideas to choose a career.
When the reader makes assumptions about who the character is based on what they say and do, this is called ________ ________________?
Indirect Characterization - S.T.E.A.L.
What is the purpose?
Summer is a wonderful time to spend at West Beach. It is a beach with light- colored, soft sand. The coastline goes on for a long way and many people enjoy walking along it. Children like to play in the surf and walk along the rocks that are visible at low tide. This is a fun beach for people of all ages.
To persuade people to visit West Beach during the summer.
Based on supporting details, how does the author feel about fast food?
The United States seems to be in love with the idea of going out to eat. Because of this, a real variety of restaurants has come about specializing in all kinds of foods. McDonald’s is the king of a subgroup of restaurants called fast-food restaurants. Chances are, no matter where you live, there is a McDonald’s restaurant near you. There are even McDonald’s in the Soviet Union. Now McDonald’s is trying something new. It is called McDonald’s Express and there is a test site in Peabody, Massachusetts. It is part of a Mobil gas station. This allows you to fill up with gas and fill up on food at the same time. What will they think of next?
It's convenient and inventive
How does the author feel about West Beach?
Summer is a wonderful time to spend at West Beach. It is a beach with light- colored, soft sand. The coastline goes on for a long way and many people enjoy walking along it. Children like to play in the surf and walk along the rocks that are visible at low tide. This is a fun beach for people of all ages.
He thinks its a great vacation spot for anyone.
What is the main idea?
Summer is a wonderful time to spend at West Beach. It is a beach with light- colored, soft sand. The coastline goes on for a long way and many people enjoy walking along it. Children like to play in the surf and walk along the rocks that are visible at low tide. This is a fun beach for people of all ages.
Summer is a wonderful time to spend at West Beach.
What is the author's perspective of West Beach?
Summer is a wonderful time to spend at West Beach. It is a beach with light- colored, soft sand. The coastline goes on for a long way and many people enjoy walking along it. Children like to play in the surf and walk along the rocks that are visible at low tide. This is a fun beach for people of all ages.
What is the author's purpose?
Most teenagers and young adults do not know what they want to do for the rest of their lives. It is a big decision. There are a number of things you can do to narrow the choices. For example you can take an interest test, do some research on your own about a career, try volunteer work in the field in which you are interested, or “job-shadow”, in which you spend a day with a person who is working in a field that interests you. These are just a few helpful ideas as you begin to choose a career.
To inform the reader about possible career paths.
What is the best support in the paragraph?
Summer is a wonderful time to spend at West Beach. It is a beach with light- colored, soft sand. The coastline goes on for a long way and many people enjoy walking along it. Children like to play in the surf and walk along the rocks that are visible at low tide. This is a fun beach for people of all ages.
The coastline goes on for a long way and many people enjoy walking along it.
What inferences can we make about the narrator's sanity of "The Tell-Tale Heart"?
He is losing his mind.