Central Idea-Text Structure
What is a central (main) idea?
What the text is mostly about
Read the sentence:
The weather was unpredictable, so we decided to bring our umbrellas just in case.
Think about the prefix un-. What is the meaning of unpredictable as it is used above?
A. certain
B. easy
C. not able to be predicted
D. clear
C. not able to be predicted
"There was a large fish in the pelican’s beak."
Now read the thesaurus entry.
beak (bēk) noun
Meaning 1: the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth Meaning 2: a large nose
Which word from the thesaurus entry best matches the way beak is used in the sentence?
A. Mouth
B. Large
C. Noise
D. Noun
A. Mouth.
Read the sentence.
The night sky was as dark as coal.
What does the simile "as dark as coal" tell readers about the night sky?
A. The night sky is very bright.
B. The night sky is very colorful.
C. The night sky is very dark.
D. The night sky is very cloudy.
C. The night sky is very dark.
In this sentence, what does the word seal mean?
“Please seal the envelope before putting it in the mailbox.”
To close an envelope so it can not open on its own,
What are the 4 text structures you have learned about?
Sequence
Cause and Effect
Compare and Contrast
Read the sentence:
The students listened attentively to the teacher’s instructions.
Think about the suffix -ly. What is the meaning of attentively as it is used above?
A. in a careless way
B. in an attentive way
C. in a loud way
D. without interest
B. in an attentive way
Shawn made a swift decision to take home the kitten that he found in the street.
Now read the thesaurus entry.
swift (adj.) quick, ready, short, flying
Which word from the thesaurus entry best matches the way swift is used in the sentence?
A. quick
B. ready
C. short
D. flying
A. quick
The leaves danced in the breeze.
What does the personification "danced in the breeze" tell readers about the leaves?
A. The leaves are moving gracefully.
B. The leaves are falling quickly.
C. The leaves are stuck in place.
D. The leaves are turning yellow.
A. The leaves are moving gracefully.
In this sentence, what does the word ground mean?
“Marcus was grounded for a week after he broke the window.”
He was in trouble and is under strict supervision.
Koko the Gorilla
Koko learned signs through practice. For example, to teach her the sign for "food," the scientist showed her food while making the sign and guiding Koko's fingers. Eventually, Koko began using signs on her own, including asking for a pet kitten. She raised several kittens, and news of her caring nature spread, making her famous.
What is the central idea of this paragraph?
A. Koko was a gorilla that lived in a zoo.
B. Koko was born in San Francisco.
C. Koko had many kittens as pets.
D. Koko learned to communicate using sign language.
D. Koko learned to communicate using sign language.
Read the sentence below.
I went to the closet and came back with a needle, thread, and patches.
Kayla wants to add the word square to the sentence to tell more about one of the things in the sentence. Which use of the word square makes the most sense?
B. I went to the closet and came back with a square needle, thread, and patches.
C. I went to the closet and came back with a needle, square thread, and patches.
D. I went to the closet and came back with a needle, thread, and square patches.
D. I went to the closet and came back with a needle, thread, and square patches.
Read the sentence.
The students looked bewildered, so the teacher tried to explain again.
Now read the thesaurus entry.
bewildered adj. surprised, giddy, dizzy, confused
Which word from the thesaurus entry best matches the way bewildered is used in the sentence?
A. surprised
B. giddy
C. dizzy
D. confused
D. confused
What is the simile?
The snow fell softly, covering the ground like a white blanket. Emma ran outside and made snow angels, enjoying the quiet beauty all around her.
A) The snow fell softly
B) Covering the ground like a white blanket
C) Emma ran outside
D) She made snow angels
B) Covering the ground like a white blanket
In this sentence, what does the word present mean?
“During class, I will present my science project to everyone.”
To tell the whole class about something
Dogs and cats are popular pets around the world. Dogs often need more attention and enjoy going on walks outside. They can learn tricks and enjoy playing fetch. Cats, on the other hand, are usually more independent and enjoy spending time alone. They often like to climb or scratch, and many cats enjoy playing with toys indoors. Both dogs and cats can be affectionate and provide companionship to their owners.
What text structure is used in this passage?
A) Cause and Effect
B) Compare and Contrast
C) Problem and Solution
D) Sequence
B) Compare and Contrast
Where should I put the commas?
At night, I need to brush my teeth wash my hair and put on my pajamas before I go to bed.
At night, I need to brush my teeth, wash my hair, and put on my pajamas before I go to bed.
Read the sentence.
The cat had to flee after it fell into the fish tank and became soaking wet.
Now read the thesaurus entry.
flee verb fly, vanish, dash, avoid
Which word from the thesaurus entry best matches the way flee is used in the sentence?
A. fly
B. vanish
C. dash
D. avoid
C. dash
The children ran through the field, laughing and playing. They moved like the wind, quick and carefree.
Identify the simile used in the sentences. Then explain what the simile tells readers about the children.
A. The simile is "ran through the field," and it tells readers that the children are enjoying nature.
B. The simile is "quick and carefree," and it tells readers that the children are not worried about anything.
C. The simile is "laughing and playing," and it tells readers that the children are having fun.
D. The simile is "like the wind," and it tells readers that the children are fast and full of energy.
D. The simile is "like the wind," and it tells readers that the children are fast and full of energy.
Choose the correct spelling of the homophone:
"I walked on the beach with ______ feet."
a. bear
b. bare
b. bear
Read the passage and answer the question.
Recycling is an important way to help the environment. When we recycle materials like paper, plastic, and glass, we reduce waste and conserve natural resources. Recycling also helps to save energy and decreases pollution. By making the effort to recycle, we can all contribute to a cleaner and healthier planet for future generations.
What is the text structure of this passage?
A. Sequence
B. Problem & Solution
C. Compare & Contrast
D. Cause and Effect
B. Problem & Solution
Where should I put the commas.
I need to send a package to Riggs Gerharz 2358 Skittles Road Dahlonega Georgia
I need to send a package to Riggs Gerharz, 2358 Skittles Road, Dahlonega, Georgia
Read the sentence.
The owner was in a dither when his cat escaped through the open door.
Now read the thesaurus entry.
dither noun babble, panic, confusion, flip
Which word from the thesaurus entry best matches the way dither is used in the sentence?
A. babble
B. panic
C. confusion
D. flip
B. panic
Read the sentences from the passage.
The storm clouds rolled in, turning the sky a dark gray. The lightning flashed like a camera, illuminating the night.
Identify the simile used in the sentences. Then explain what the simile tells readers about the lightning.
A. The simile is "turning the sky a dark gray," and it tells readers that the storm is intense.
B. The simile is "like a camera flash," and it tells readers that the lightning is bright and sudden.
C. The simile is "storm clouds rolled in," and it tells readers that the storm is approaching quickly.
D. The simile is "illuminating the night," and it tells readers that the lightning makes the darkness less scary.
B. The simile is "like a camera," and it tells readers that the lightning is bright and sudden.
Choose the correct spelling of the homophone.
“Please read the story _____ so everyone can hear.”
a. allowed
b. aloud