Main Idea
What is the main idea of a text or paragraph?
The main idea is what the story is mostly about.
The main idea is supported by details in the story.
A person , place or thing.
TRUE OR FALSE.
A claim can be argued either for or against by providing details, examples or supporting evidence.
TRUE.
Which subject pronouns represent third person singular?
He , She, It
This text features located at the beginning of a book tells you page numbers and main ideas or "names" of chapters in a book.
A. Glossary
B. Captions
C. Table of Contents
D. Diagram.
Table of Contents
Tell whether this is a detail or a main idea:
Thunderstorm= tormenta de lluvia.
lightning= relampagos. stay safe= mantente seguro
stay away= mantente lejos de
Thunderstorms are dangerous. Every storm has lightning and lightning kills more people each year than tornadoes or hurricanes! Do you know what to do to stay safe during a thunderstorm? First, find a strong building and stay away from windows. Second,....
Main Idea: Thunderstorms are dangerous; What to do to stay safe during a thunderstorm.
homeless
thankful
suffixes: less, ful
Name all of the subject pronouns.
I, you, .........
answer: I, You, He, She, It, We, You, They.
Explain the third person singular rule to the class.
The third person singular rule says that you must add the suffix- S to the verb that follows a third person singular pronoun.
Example:
She likeS soccer.
He singS very good.
This text feature located at the end of a book usually tells you definitions of "tricky" or new words in the chapter.
A. Glossary
B. Captions
C. Table of Contents
D. Diagram.
Glossary.
bee hive= panal de abejas. bees= abejas. queen= reyna. to fill= llenar de
An average bee hive consists of around 20,000 bees.
There are three (3) types of bees: queen bees, drones and worker bees. One queen lives in a hive and her only job is to fill the hive with eggs. Male bees are drones, their only job is to reproduce with the queen. Worker bees are female bees that lay no eggs and their job is to take care of the hive and the larvae (baby bees).
Main Idea: There are three main types of bees in a beehive.
What is the contraction for: You are
You're
My, Your..
answers: His, Her, Its, Our, Your, Their
Create a third person singular phrase with the following words.
subject: dog
verb: bite (muerde)
phrase: it bites
This text feature usually provides a drawing or picture that has labels showing the important parts.
A. Glossary
B. Captions
C. Table of Contents
D. Diagram.
Diagram.
Example: A diagram of an an atom and all its parts.
Oscar held the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!
The main idea of this passage is:
A. Eric plays baseball.
B. Eric scores a homerun.
C. How to play baseball.
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
The main idea of this passage is:
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
Identify the prefix of the following words.
reread
unfinished
Prefix: re , un
Correct the following sentence
She has/have a dog named Sadie.
Correct:
She has a dog named Sadie.
Create a third person singular phrase with the following words.
subject: a boy and a girl
verb: to have
_________________ new bikes.
This text feature located at the bottom of photographs in a book usually provide a "tag line" or more info about the photo.
A. Glossary
B. Captions
C. Table of Contents
D. Diagram.
Captions
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.
The main idea of this passage is:
A. The Wright Brothers worked hard.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
C. Inventors build kites and bicycles.
D. The first flight was in 1903.
The main idea of this passage is:
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
What are the root words (la palabra raiz) for the words below?
preheat
disappointed
sadly
hopeless
heat
appoint (ed** is a suffix)
sad
hope
Correct: Destiny like dermatology,she wants to become a Dermatologist when she grows up.
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the given verbs.
Ms. Keeley ---- (speak) five languages.
Oscar ---- (has/have) a little sister.
Miguel ---- (has/have) a beautiful voice.
Nahomy ---- (sing) beautiful.
Elizabeth & Leticia ---- (has/have) Ms. Malott as a math teacher.
Ms. Keeley speaks five languages.
Oscar has a little sister.
Miguel has a beautiful voice.
Nahomy sings beautiful.
Elizabeth & Leticia have Ms. Malott as a math teacher.
Why are text features important?
Possible answers..
Makes for an easier read.
Helps us navigate a book.
Point out details and provide extra information.