Rubin dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPad to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble.
What inference can you make?
He lost his iPad
What is "main idea"?
What the story is mostly about.
What is "theme"?
Every sentence has a s______ and a p______.
Subject and predicate
Who is Ms. Klaehn's favorite Jonas Brother: Kevin, Joe, or Nick
Nick
Tre heard footsteps. Someone was following him. The hair on the back of his neck stood on end. He began to quicken his pace, hoping that whoever was behind him wouldn't notice, but at last he gave in to a run.
What inference can you make?
Someone was after him.
What is the main idea of:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
the grinch doesn't like christmas and tries to steal it.
What is the theme of:
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
What is the subject in the sentence:
Tom went to the park.
Tom
What is Ms. Klaehn's favorite sport?
The noisy classroom fell silent as soon as Ms. Sewich stepped through the door. The students shuffled nervously, their eyes darting back and forth from the broom in Gabriel's hand to the broken light fixture swinging overhead.
What inference can be made?
Gabriel broke the light in the classroom and was trying to clean it up before his teacher came back.
What is the main idea of:
Grown Ups
Childhood friends reunite after many years apart for a weekend together.
What is the theme of:
Grown Ups
Childhood memories live on
What is the predicate in the sentence:
Nick is a professional drummer.
is a professional drummer.
Who is Ms. Klaehn's favorite former Twins player?
Brian Dozier
Chad twisted the handlebars from side to side, trying to keep the bicycle upright. His feet pumped the pedals, and as the bike picked up speed, he found he could steer it much more easily. "Look, I'm doing it!" he shouted.
What inference can be made?
What is the main idea of:
The Tale of the Three Brothers
Three brothers escape from death only to realize that their new powers are not what they expected.
What is the theme of:
The Tale of the Three Brothers
Having the power you wish to have does not always make you happy
What is the subject of the sentence:
I said my favorite actor is Sandra Bullock.
I
What restaurant does Ms. Klaehn go to almost once a week?
China Star
Jase could smell something burning as he drove down the road. "I'm sure it's just something from outside," he said. The smell came back stronger and he noticed something by the passenger seat going up in the air.
What inference can be made?
Something is wrong with the seat in the car.
What is the main idea of:
The Sound of Music
A governess (nanny) helps a family to realize their talent of singing.
What is the theme of:
The Sound of Music
a love for music can help you face all the odds
What is the predicate of the sentence:
Iron Man saved the world from evil.
saved the world from evil.
What are Ms. Klaehn's favorite type of shoes?
Crocs