VOCABULARY
Define "main idea"
the central idea of a story; the main thing the writer wants to say
Define "subject"
the topic that is being discussed
The broad thing that a book is about is known as the _____________________.
a. main idea
b. subject
b.subject
Defne support
to give evidence of something
Define "fact"
something that is real or tru
Which of the following is an example of the subject of a book?
a. Dolphins can communicate with one another
b. Dolphins
b. Dolphins
Define "specific"
exact;particular
Which question would be most helpful for figuring out the meaning of a book?
a.What is the main thing the author wants to say?
b.Who is the author?
What is the main thing the author wants to say?
Define "detail"
a small part of something
Descriptions of people, places, or things that support the main idea are known as _________________
a. characters
b. details
b. details
Define "prove"
to show that something is true
Which of the following is an example of the main idea of a book
a. I read a story about, Duke a police dog.
b. Superpup is a beagle who fights crime in New York.
b. Superpup is a beagle who fights crime in New York.