Text Organization
What happens first in the morning: brushing teeth or leaving for school?
brushing teeth
“The playground was empty. The bell had already rung, and everyone was inside.”
What does empty most likely mean?
No one is there
What does the prefix re- mean?
Again
The central idea tells what the story is mostly about.
True
The theme is the lesson of the story.
True
Put these in order:
Plant a seed
Water the seed
A plant grows
Plant → Water → Grow
“Liam peeked into the box instead of opening it.”
What does peeked mean?
Looked quickly / looked a little
What does the prefix un- mean?
Not
If a story is about dogs, puppies, and caring for pets, what is the central idea?
Dogs or caring for pets
If a story teaches “Be kind to others,” what is the theme?
Kindness
Which word tells time order: before, blue, jump?
Before
“The baby began to wail, and her face turned red.”
What does wail mean?
Cry loudly
What does redo mean?
Do again
Is the central idea one small detail or the big idea?
The big idea
If a character never gives up, what might the theme be?
Don’t give up / perseverance
If you read a story from beginning to end, you are reading it in what order?
Chronological order
“The desert is very dry. Cactus plants grow there instead of trees.”
What does dry mean in this sentence?
Not much water
What does unhappy mean?
Not happy
Why is the central idea important?
It helps us understand the story
Does every story have a theme?
Yes
A story tells about:
Mixing ingredients
Putting the cake in the oven
Eating the cake
Why is this story written in chronological order?
Because the events happen in time order from first to last
“Maya hesitated before jumping into the pool. She stood still and looked unsure.”
What does hesitated mean?
Waited because she was unsure
If a student rewrites her sentence because it was unclear, what does rewrites mean?
Writes it again
A passage talks about:
Washing hands
Brushing teeth
Eating healthy food
What is the central idea of the passage?
Staying healthy / Taking care of your body
In a story, a character keeps trying even when things are hard and finally succeeds.
What is the theme of the story?
Don’t give up / Keep trying