Main Idea
Supporting Details
Time to Infer
Infer means to make a conclusion based on facts.
Infer means to make a conclusion based on facts.
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True or False: The main idea is like the topic of a story or conversation.
True
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True or False: A supporting detail can be any information in a story.
False. A supporting detail is information that goes with the main idea.
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Jacob saw Rebecca sitting on the floor against the wall. She was looking down. She was not talking to anyone.
What can Jacob infer? What could he say to her?
He can infer that she is upset.
He can ask what's wrong.
He could ask if it would help to sit with her and help her feel better.
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Tyler woke up feeling sick. He feels unusually cold and his head hurts. His throat is a little sore. Should he:
a. Tell his parent or guardian.
b. Wait until he feels a little better.
a. Tell his parent or guardian.
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Marcus doesn't eat breakfast. He likes to sleep as much as he can before he has to get up for school. When he gets to school he is often in a bad mood. He can't concentrate on his work. When his teacher tells him to focus and get his work done, he becomes angry.
What is the problem? What should he do?
He is in a bad mood at school. He can't concentrate on his work. He becomes angry with his teacher.
He should go to sleep earlier. He can set a daily phone reminder so he stays consistent.
He should eat breakfast or drink a nutritious drink. Eating and staying hydrated helps you pay attention, get your work done, and be in a better mood.
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True or False: The main idea of a story can often be found in the title.
True.
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Find a supporting detail.
Trey's mom woke up early for her doctor's appointment. She put on a pink shirt and blue pants. She took her medicine as she was told to by the doctor. Then she got in her car and left for her appointment.
Trey's mom woke up early for the dr. appt.
She took her medicine.
She got in her car and left for her dr. appt.
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Trey was sitting in class. He saw Robert get a paper back from Mrs. Schickton. Tyler gasped and said, "WHAT?"
What can Trey infer?
Robert got a bad grade on his paper.
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Jasmine was working on some math problems, but forgot how to do them. It was multiplying fractions. It was very frustrating to her, and she didn't want to do it anymore.
What should Jasmine do?
Jasmine should ask her teacher how to do the problems again.
"Mrs. Schickton, can you help me with my math problems? I forgot how to multiply the fractions."
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Tom cut his finger. It bled a little bit, but it stopped. Two days later, his finger hurt more. It felt warm and looked red. What should he do?
He should tell his mom and maybe see a doctor.
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Find the main idea:
(remember - main idea = main character + main action)
Ms. Rossy was hungry. She went to the kitchen for a snack. She saw the last piece of chocolate cake. Ms. Rossy carefully took a slice up to her room and ate it.
Mrs. Rossy sneaking the last piece of chocolate cake.
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Find a supporting detail.
Manny has a test on Friday. He felt nervous about it, so he studied a lot. He brushed his teeth before he went to bed that night. He woke up early to get a good breakfast and study a little more. Then he took the test.
Manny felt nervous about the test.
He studied a lot.
He woke up early to get breakfast and to study.
He took the test.
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Rebecca was walking down the street. She saw a little girl trying to reach her kite that was stuck in the tree.
What can Rebecca infer from seeing the little girl and her situation? What should Rebecca do?
What is the little girl's perspective?
Rebecca can infer that the girl must feel frustrated and needs help. Rebecca can either climb the tree to get the kite, but if that isn't safe, she should get an adult for help.
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Jacob was putting together a project with his class. It was his turn to glue on an object, but he forgot which one. There were several items in front of him. They all kind of look similar to each other. Jacob thought, "Does it really matter which one I pick? I don't want to look dumb."
What should Jacob do?
Ask one of the members of the group which item to glue on.
Go back to the project directions and reread them, so he will know exactly which piece to glue on.
Ask his teacher which piece to glue on.
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Isreal was frustrated. He kept trying to remember the directions that Ms. Weber gave the class, but he just couldn't. He feels embarrassed. What should Isreal do?
Ask his teacher to repeat the directions. He can walk up to her desk if he doesn't want everyone to know.
"Ms. Weber, could you please repeat the directions? Thanks!"
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True or False: The main idea of a story can often be found in the first 1-2 sentences.
True.
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True or False: A random detail goes with and supports the main idea.
False
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Alyssa was helping set the table for dinner. When she was finished, her mom said, "You forgot something." Alyssa doesn't think she forgot anything. What should she do? What should she NOT do?
What can Alyssa infer?
She must look at the table again. If she still doesn't know, she should ask what she forgot, then get it and put it on the table.
She should NOT argue with her mom that it looks fine the way it is.
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Bryce was waiting in line to buy his favorite candy at the store. There were several people in front of him. One of them had a small child who began screaming. They were taking a long time at the cash register.
What should Bryce do?
Try a coping strategy.
Use earplugs.
Think about his favorite place or song.
Try not to look at the screaming child.
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Maya couldn't stop thinking about something that made her sad. It was hard to focus in class. What should Maya do?
Maya should use coping strategies and she can ask for a 5 minute break if she wants to. She could ask to see her therapist also.
Do you ever have a time where you can't stop thinking about something that makes you sad? Think of strategies that make you feel better now, so that you can use them when you feel sad.
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Find the main idea.
Ms. Schickton was tired and had a headache. She put her hands on her head. Her students were being too loud, so she asked them to be quiet and do their work.
Ms. Schickton was not feeling well.
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What can you infer about Sophia? Observe her body language.
She is tired. She is bored. She wishes she was somewhere else.
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Mason was bored. His sister was bored. There was nothing do to at home. They started getting on each other's nerves.
What should Mason do?
Is there a way to prevent this problem?
Mason should take a deep breath and walk away for a few minutes.
Mason can think of some fun activities to do:
*board games
*drawing or painting
*going for a walk
*watching a movie with a snack
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Robert's friend called him and invited him to hang out at his house and play video games. Robert's parents require that they know the friend's parents first, but Robert thinks that's dumb. What should Robert do?
Robert can ask to invite his friend and the friend's parents over to meet each other.