Central Idea/Compare and Contrast
What is the definition of central idea?
The most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is mostly about.
What is the definition of inference?
To make a guess based on facts and observations, examples include using: context clues, pictures that show facial expressions/body language, etc.
What is the definition of central message?
The lesson the author wants you to learn, or something the author wants to teach you. A central message is the lesson/heart of a story.
What is the definition of character trait?
Words that describe character's personality or qualities that make them who they are.
What is the process of elimination?
Multiple Choice Questions: You eliminate the answers you know are incorrect, FIRST. Then, you choose the BEST answer. Read all of the options before choosing one.
What is the definition of compare?
What is the definition of contrast?
Compare is looking for what is the same between two things.
Contrast is looking for what is different between two things.
Brittany's mom walks into the kitchen wearing her sun hat and a pair of old shoes. “Those vegetable plants are growing by leaps and bounds!” she exclaims to Brittany, as she takes off a dirty glove and wipes a smudge of dirt off her face.
Where was Brittany's mom? How do you know?
Brittany's mom was in her garden, I know this because she was talking about vegetable plants and had dirt on her gloves and face.
List two examples of what a central message could be in a passage or text:
Answers may vary but may include; Kindness, Grit, Honesty, Gratitude, etc.
Give three examples of positive character traits:
Polite, kind, generous, hard working, reliable, etc. Answers may vary
When should you use RAPP? What does RAPP stand for?
You should use RAPP when you are given a short answer response, and/or when you are writing essays. It stands for restate, answer, proof, proof.
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks.
What is the main idea of this paragraph? How do you know this? (Provide evidence/proof!)
The main idea of this paragraph is that Boots the dog is very smart, I know this because in the text it says that he knows a lot of tricks such as lay down, sit, and dance.
You may want to have my phone number around just in case your house has a leaky pipe! My services come in handy when your house is having problems with the kitchen sink, faucet, or bath tub.
What is this person's occupation? How do you know?
This person is a plumber because I know that plumbers can fix things that include water such as toilets, sinks, bath tubs, etc.
Give one example of a book or movie that have a theme that shows kindness/compassion?
Hint: Think what movies or books want to teach the readers/viewers to be kind and have compassion for others.
Movies examples: Frozen, UP
Book examples: Charlotte's Web
Give three examples of negative character traits:
Bossy, angry, cruel, liar, mean, etc. Answers may vary.
Why is using RAPP so important?
It is important because it makes sure you are answering a question using complete sentences, and providing evidence/proof to support that your answer is correct.
Compare and contrast an apple and an orange:
(Give at LEAST one example of each)
Compare: both are round and grow on a tree
Contrast: an orange is usually only one color (Orange), an apple comes in different colors
Maggie was getting ready to walk to school. She put on her coat and grabbed her backpack. As she was leaving, her mother said, “I love you. Be careful.” You can infer that...
You can infer that Maggie must be old enough to walk alone to school, and lives very close to the school since she is walking.
Tara and Millie wanted to have a snack after school. "I want chocolate ice cream!" Tara said. "Me, too!" Millie said. Both girls raced to the kitchen. Tara got the ice cream out of the freezer. Millie got the bowls, spoons, and ice cream scoop. When Tara looked into the ice cream container, she saw that there was only enough for one serving of ice cream. She really wanted the chocolate ice cream. It was her absolute favorite snack in the world. "You know, I think I would rather have cookies," Tara told Millie. She gave the ice cream container to Millie and got some cookies out of the cupboard for herself.
What is the moral of this story?
To think of others before yourself, be unselfish
List three examples of character traits that would describe "Tinkerbell" from the book Peter Pan.
Answers may vary but may include; jealous, envious, moody, sassy, etc.
Please answer the following question using RAPP:
What is your favorite thing to do after school? Why is that your favorite thing to do? List two details to support your answer.
Answers will vary, to get points the student must have a restate an answer and two proofs.
Restate: My favorite thing to do after school isAnswer: ___________
because
Proof: _____________
Proof: _____________
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
What is the main idea of this paragraph? How do you know? (Provide evidence and proof!)
The main idea of this paragraph is that Peter's parents made new rules so that the new carpet can stay clean. I know this because the text says that Peter has to take his shoes off when he enters the house and that he is not allowed to eat or drink in the living room anymore.
When Joseph walked into the kitchen, he saw muddy paw prints on the floor. His mother's wet coat was hanging on a chair. Below the coat he spotted his mother's rubber shoes. Joseph looked for his dog, Riley. He found Riley, who was soaking wet, lying on the couch panting.
What can Joseph infer?
Joseph can infer that his mom took Riley for a walk in the rain.
One summer's day, a merry Grasshopper was dancing, singing and playing his violin with all his heart. He saw an Ant passing by working hard to store food for the winter. “Come and sing with me instead of working so hard,” said the Grasshopper “Let’s have fun together.” “I must store food for the winter,” said the Ant,“ and I advise you to do the same.” “Don’t worry about winter, it’s still very far away,” said the Grasshopper, laughing at him. But the Ant wouldn’t listen and continued to work. When winter came, the starving Grasshopper went to the Ant’s house and humbly begged for something to eat. “If you had listened to my advice in the summer you would not now be in need,” said the Ant. “I’m afraid you will have to go without supper,” and he closed the door.
What is the theme?
You must work hard before you play, or else you will end up regretting not being prepared/working hard.
What are some character traits that are expected from you while you are in school? List at least FOUR to get full points.
Examples: Honest, kind, respectful, polite, etc.
Please answer the following question using RAPP:
'What is your favorite subject in school and why?"
In order to get full points you must provide THREE proofs/details.
Student responses may vary but in order to get full points students must have a restate, an answer, and THREE proofs/reasons why that is their favorite subject in school.