Reading strategies
Guess the meaning of a word using the words before and after it
Context clues
This part of speech refers to a person, place, thing, or idea.
Noun
Which word makes sense?
"The carrots you grew in your garden are ______! They are sweet, crunchy, and flavorful."
a. general
b. seed
c. useful
d. delicious
"The carrots you grew in your garden are delicious! They are sweet, crunchy, and flavorful."
A child is young, and an _______ is grown up.
adult
Playing board games is a fun ______ for both children and adults.
a. luck
b. game
c. control
d. hobby
Playing board games is a fun hobby for both children and adults.
Small, specific ideas
Supporting details
This part of speech refers to an action or state of being.
Where do words A and B fit best?
The main idea is _________, and a supporting detail is _________.
A. specific
B. general
The main idea is general and a supporting detail is specific.
A baby cat is called a _______ and a baby dog is called a ________.
kitten, puppy
The game chess is not based on luck. It's based on _______.
a. logic
b. strategy
c. luck
d. both a and b
Logic and strategy, both A and B
Figuring out what the writer wants to say about the topic
Finding the main idea
This part of speech refers to a position in space or time, or a direction of movement
Preposition
When you are afraid, remember to _______ slowly. It will help you feel more calm.
a. plant
b. breathe
c. article
d. seed
When you are afraid, remember to breathe slowly. It will help you feel more calm.
A _______ is a place of protection. It's a place where people or animals can stay when they don't have a home.
a. shelter
b. claim
c. medical
d. personality
A shelter is a place of protection. It's a place where people or animals can stay when they don't have a home.
Which one of the following could be the main idea of the text "Board Games"?
a. Backgammon requires number skills.
b. Here are a few board games that require more than good luck.
c. Chutes and Ladders is easy to play, so it's good for young children.
B.
Both A and C are supporting details, not a main idea.
Read quickly to find specific facts
Scan
The screaming baby was very hungry and feeling too warm.
Adjective
We need to ________ the tomato seeds now so we will have tomatoes in the summer.
plant
The ______ goes together with the topic to make a main idea.
claim (a claim is a statement that something is true)
Which game from the text requires both math and social skills?
Monopoly
Skim
What part of speech is the underlined word?
She said, "I will be there soon."
Adverb
When the weather gets colder, there is a layer of _______ on the grass and plants in the morning.
frost
Ouch! That paper cut ______ me.
hurt
Which game from the text is the world's oldest game?
Backgammon