Main Idea and Details
What is the main idea of a story about a boy who plants seeds and watches them grow into flowers?
The main idea is that the boy grows plants.
The puppy was exhausted after playing all day.
What does exhausted mean?
Very tired
What are the three main parts of a story or passage? (Plot)
Beginning , middle, and end
If an author writes a story to make you laugh, what is their purpose?
to entertain
What does it mean to compare two things?
To tell how they are alike.
Name one detail that could support the main idea of a story about going to the beach.
building sandcastles, swimming, collecting shells
How can you figure out the meaning of a word you don't know in a sentence?
Use context clues (other words in the sentence, pictures, or reread)
What usually happens in the middle of a story?
The problem or the events.
If a book teaches you how to take care of a pet, what is the author's purpose?
To inform or teach you
What does it mean to contrast two things?
To tell how they are different
A story tells about a girl who practices reading every day and becomes a better reader. What is the maid idea, and what detail supports it?
Practice help you improve. She reads every day.
The sky was gloomy, and dark clouds covered the sun.
What does gloomy mean? How do you know?
Gloomy means dark or sad; the clue is dark clouds covered the sun.
The story begins with a lost dog, the dog searches for home, and finally finds his owner. What happens in the middle?
The dog is searching for home.
Why might an author want to persuade you to recycle?
To convince you to help the environment
How are a dog and a cat alike and different?
alike: both are pets different: dogs bark, cats meow
Why is it important to find details that support the main idea?
Details help explain and prove the main idea.
Why do others use describing words like gigantic instead of just big?
To give more detail and help the reader better imagine.
What is the ending of a story important?
It solves the problem and tells how the story finishes.
How can you tell if an author is trying to teach you something?
The text includes facts, instructions, or information
Why is comparing and contrasting helpful when reading?
It helps you understand ideas and details better