Definitions
Topic Sentences
Main Ideas
The Important Book
Miscellaneous
100
What does explicit mean?
Stated directly in the text
100
Read the following paragraph and identify the topic sentence:
I ride the bus to school every morning. I sit with my friend and we talk. We look out the window at the cars and houses. The bus ride is an important part of my school day.
The bus ride is an important part of my school day.
100
Write a main idea sentence with your group for the following paragraph:
Cats sleep many hours every day. They like warm places. They sleep on beds, chairs, and sofas.
Cats like to sleep.
100
What is the important thing about an apple?
The important thing about an apple is that it is round.
100
True or False: The main idea is always the first sentence in a paragraph.
False. It can be any sentence that works best to tell what the story is about.
200
What does implicit mean?
Implicit means that you have to find the meaning from the text.
200
Read the following paragraph and identify the topic sentence:
We see many animals when we visit the zoo. The monkeys climb and jump in the trees. The lions sleep in the sun. The zoo is an exciting place to learn about animals. We take many pictures.
The zoo is an exciting place to learn about animals.
200
Write a main idea sentence with your group for the following paragraph:
The park has swings and slides. Children run and play games. Families have picnics on the grass.
People play and have fun at the park.
200
Think back to "The Important Book". Write a paragraph about school.
Show Mr. F to get your answer checked.
200
True or False: A story or passage ALWAYS has a sentence that you can underline as the main idea.
False. Sometimes the main idea is implied which means that you have to make your own sentence.
300
What are supporting details?
Supporting details are details that help us find the main idea of a passage.
300
Read the following paragraph and identify the topic sentence:
My brother wakes up early every day. He makes his bed and brushes his teeth. He eats breakfast before school. He has a good morning routine. He is never late.
He has a good morning routine.
300
Write a main idea sentence with your group for the following paragraph:
Sara brushes her teeth every morning. She washes her face and combs her hair. She gets dressed before school.
The main idea is how Sara gets ready for school.
300
Think back to "The Important Book". Write a paragraph about water.
Show your answer to Mr. F for points.
300
True or False: Every paragraph has its own main idea.
True! Each paragraph has a topic that relates to the main idea of the reading.
400
What is "Main Idea"?
The main idea is the most important points that the text is trying to make.
400
Read the following paragraph and identify the topic sentence:
There are tall buildings and many busy streets. People walk quickly to work and school. Cars, buses, and bikes move all day. The city is always full of life and action. You can hear many sounds everywhere.
The city is always full of life and action.
400
Write a main idea sentence with your group for the following paragraph:
Dogs can help people in many ways. Some dogs help police officers. Some dogs help blind people walk safely. Dogs can also keep homes safe.
The main idea is that dogs help people.
400
Think back to "The Important Book". Write a paragraph about cars.
Show Mr. F your answer for points.
400
True or False: Supporting details us help us understand the main idea better.
True. Supporting details give you more information about the main idea.
500
What is a topic sentence?
A topic sentence is a sentence that best tells the main idea.
500
Read the following paragraph and identify the topic sentence:
Students work quietly at their desks. The teacher writes new words on the board. Some students read while others practice writing. This classroom is a place where students learn and grow every day. Everyone is focused on their work.
This classroom is a place where students learn and grow every day.
500
Write a main idea sentence with your group for the following paragraph:
The library is quiet. People read books and use computers. Students study at tables. The librarian helps everyone.
The library is a place to learn and study.
500
Think back to "The Important Book". Pick any object as a group and write a paragraph about it.
Show Mr. F your answer for points.
500
True or False: A paragraph can have two main ideas.
False. A paragraph can only have one MAIN idea.