Key Ideas & Details
What is the main idea of a story?
The big thing that the story is about
What is the meaning of the word “illustration” in a storybook?
A picture or drawing that helps show what’s happening in the story.
What is 42 ÷ 7
6
How many inches are in a foot?
12
Name one of my cats
Sprinkles or Ralph
What is one way you can find supporting details?
Look for facts or examples that explain or prove the main idea
What does “point of view” mean?
The perspective from which the story is told.
Which number is greater: 873 or 837? How do you know?
873 is greater because the hundreds digit (8) is the same, but the tens digit in 873 is larger than in 837.
What is the name of a 5-sided shape?
Pentagon
Do I have any kids? If so, how many?
2!
Bonus: What are their names?
What does it mean to summarize a story?
To briefly retell the most important parts of the story.
What is a simile? Give an example.
A comparison using “like” or “as” (e.g., “She was as fast as a cheetah”).
What place value is the 5 in 5,302?
Thousands
What tool do you use to measure length?
Ruler
What is my favorite soccer team?
Arsenal
How can you tell the difference between a main idea and a detail?
The main idea is the main point; details give more information about it.
If a story is told in first person, what clues might you see?
Words like “I,” “me,” “my,” and the narrator is a character.
What is the missing number?
___ + 249 = 513
264
What is the perimeter of a rectangle with sides 4 in and 6 in?
20 inches (4+6+4+6)
How many years have I been teaching?
12
After reading a nonfiction article about animals that live in the rainforest, how can you figure out which facts are most important to remember?
By thinking about the main idea of the article and choosing facts that support or explain it, like key details about the animals' homes, food, or how they survive.
How does the author’s word choice change the mood of a story?
Words can make the story feel happy, sad, scary, etc. Example: using “dark and stormy” makes it feel scary.
If Sally has ⅔ of a pizza and eats ⅓ of it, how much is left?
⅓ of a pizza left
Name two shapes with 4 sides and 4 right angles. Describe how they are different.
Square and Rectangle
Square: all sides are equal
Rectangle: opposite sides are equal
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