Main Idea
A main idea is
a. what the story is mainly about
b. the message of the story
c. The text re=yold in shorter wotfs.
f. A piece of the text told in your own worfd.
What is a? a. what the story is mainly about
This is the a lesson learned from the story.
What is theme?
Janie picked up the piece of lint on her bed. She smoothed the cobers so there was not even a single wrinkle. Wgeb she walked into the kutchen, she saw that here was jelly spilled on the counter, "Oh no!" she exxclaimed, Bot only did she wipe that spot, but she sanitized it and wiped down the fridge and stove as well even though there was barely a crumb on them. Janie;s charactor foes not like messes. I know this because_____
.1. Picling lint pff
2. Sm.oothing bed.
3. Wiping counter, fridfe, stove
6, She cleams even when yje house is not messy
Standing at the Foul Line -There are only 55 seconds left on the scoreboard And the game is tied. I concentrate and try to clear my mind, But I am worried I might miss. I dribble the ball /Taking time to breathe and relax I arch my hands and lift the ball/ Sinking the first shot swish right through the net. /I have one more shot to go, /Can I make it a two-point game? I lean forward and repeat the same steps /And then, I make it once again. Who will win the game now?
Why is the narrator worried in the first stanza of the poem?
a. The game is tied and she is worried she might miss.
b. The other team might ve better than their team.
c. She knows shewill miss the shot.
What is a? The game is tied and she is worried she might miss.
Point of view that uses I, me, my and the character is a part of the story.
What is the 1st person?
Benjamin Franklin invented many things that made life easier in the late 1700’s. He invented the lightning rod that saved many homes from fires. He also invented the Franklin stove. The stove could heat a room better than a fireplace and saved people a lot of fuel. He also invented a special kind of glasses called bifocals. This new kind of glasses helped people to read better. What is the main idea? a. Benjamin Franklin thought reading was important. b. Benjamin Franklin was not afraid of fire.
c. Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
d. A Franklin stove can heat a whole room.
What is c? Benjamin Franklin was a great inventor.
Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave from Maryland who became known as the "Moses of her people." _________________________________________________________________ The Underground Railroad was a secret network of safe houses where runaway slaves could stay on their journey north to freedom. She later became a leader in the abolitionist movement, and during the Civil War she was a spy with for the federal forces in South Carolina as well as a nurse. Which of the following details supports the main idea?
A. Over the course of 10 years, and at great personal risk, she led hundreds of slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad.
B. There should be a national holiday to celebrate Harriet's achievements.
C. As a small child, she was a slave and frequently subjected to severe whippings.
What is A? Over the course of 10 years, and at great personal risk, she led hundreds of slaves to freedom along the Underground Railroad.
Kyle ran into his house, slamming the door behind him. He threw his book bag on the floor and plopped on the couch. After six hours of playing Grand Larceny VII, he ate some pizza and fell asleep with a slice in on his belly and his feet on his book bag. When Kyle came home from school the next day, he was noticeably distraught. He balled up his report card and placed it inside of a soup can in the garbage. He then flipped the soup can upside down and relocated garbage from other parts of the can, arranging over the soup can. He then plopped down on the couch and picked up his controller. Why is Kyle distraught (upset)?
What is he probably got bad grades? I know this because he balls up his report card and hides it.
An inference is a piece of supporting evidence that can be found directly in the text.
True or False
What is false?
Using he, she, they, and people's names and the narrarotor is NOT part of the story
What is lthird person?
Farmers in Japan have a problem. There is not much land to farm, and there are many people to feed. Some farmers cut rows in the hillsides and grow crops there. This helps a little, but many kinds of food are shipped to Japan. They can choose anything they want to eat! What is the main idea?
a. There is little land to farm in Japan; so many kinds of food are shipped to Japan.
b. Growing food on the hillside in Japan is hard work.
c. The Japanese like getting food from different countries.
d. You can choose anything you want to eat in Japan.
What is a? There is little land to farm in Japan; so many kinds of food are shipped to Japan.
A theme is universal.
True or falsr
What is true?
Cassie rolled over in her bed as she felt the sunlight hit her face. The beams were warming the back of her neck when she slowly realized that it was a Thursday, and she felt a little too good for a Thursday. Struggling to open her eyes, she looked up at the clock. "9:48," she shouted, "Holy cow!" Cassie jumped out of bed, threw on the first outfit that she grabbed, brushed her teeth in two swipes, threw her books into her backpack, and then ran out the door. What problem is Cassie having?
What is Cassie is late for school? I know this because she grabs her books.
What is the theme of passage 1?
Up to teacher
Point of view that passage 1 is written from.
What is 3rd person?
Babies use both hands. But babies use one hand more than the other. This hand may become the preferred one. How can you tell? Lay a baby on its back. Notice which side the baby faces. If the baby looks to the right most of the time, it will probably be right-handed. What does it mean if the baby faces left more often? The baby will most likely be left-handed. What is the main idea?
a. there are more left-handed babies
b. babies are so cute and lovable to everyone
c. babies use their hands for many things
d. how to tell right- from left-handed babies
What is d? How to tell right- from left-handed babies
(1) Sam claimed that onions were nature's magic vegetable. (2) He advised the people that onions were good for the digestion, the liver, the stomach, the lungs, the heart, and the brain. (3) Is there any truth to Sam's advice? (4) The ancient Egyptians worshipped the onion. (5) The National Cancer Institute reports that onions contain antioxidants that help block cancer and appear to lower cholesterol. (6) Apparently, Sam was right. (7) Onions are a magic vegetable. Which sentence does NOT belong in the paragraph?
a) 3
b) 4
What is d? (4) The ancient Egyptians worshipped the onion.
Kelvin was waiting in front of the corner store at 3:56. His muscles were tense and he was sweating a bit more than usual. The other kids gathered in front of the little storefront were much more relaxed, even playful. They joked back and forth lightly to each other but for Kelvin, time slowed. 3:57. "Don't worry, Kelvin. He ain't even gonna show up." Kelvin hoped that he wouldn't. A black four-door Camry with tinted windows pulled up and parked across the street. Kelvin gulped. 3:58. A group of teenagers piled out of the car. James was in the front. "Hi-ya, Kelvin. Glad you could make it," James said. Kelvin felt smaller. What os Kelvin nervous about that is going to happen?
What is Kelvin doesn't want to fight or is worried about the fight? I know this because the text says, "He hopes that James won't show."
*What is a theme of passage 3?
Up to teacher
Point of view passage 3 is told from.
What is 1st person?
Were you born after 1985? If so, how long do you expect to live? Most people born after 1985 can expect to live more than 70 years. Of course, this is just a guess based on past records. By the way, females can expect to live about six years longer than males. That’s taken from past records too! What is the main idea?
a. why people live to be 70
b. females can expect to live about 6 years longer
c. how long you might expect to live
What is c? how long you might expect to live.
There can only be 1 theme in a story
True or false
What is false?
Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and wearing all black. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: "Oh... John..." And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand ran into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the few bare words, "I need to get my jacket back from you." Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing. Why is Anastasia sad?
What is John and She are breaking-up? I know this because John wants to get his belongings back.
He knew his grandfather had fought in the war, but he never liked to talk about it. Grandpa Bill nodded. “The Huey was equipped with rockets and machine guns. Some of them even had grenade launchers.” Jason’s first instinct was to say that was cool. A helicopter with all those weapons would be amazing. But then he realized Grandpa Bill was a war veteran. The reason why he didn’t like to talk about the war was because it had been frightening. “Were you scared?” Jason asked, looking into Grandpa Bill’s eyes. “Of course. But I had a very important job in the Huey. I had to escort troops for the Army and Marines. The Huey became a symbol of the U.S. forces in Vietnam,” Grandpa Bill said, his voice quiet. “Did you help wounded soldiers, too?” Jason asked.
Why does Grandpa not talk about the war?.
a. He killed many people.
b. He can't remember
. c. He took risks to save and protect other people. d. It is a painful memory for him
What is d?
You need to walk on the right side.
What point of view is this?
1st, 2nd, 3rd
2nd person