Main Idea
What is the topic of this group of words?
tulips, rosies, daisies, carnations
a- flowers
b- outside fun
c- fun things to do
A- Flowers
Jacob is 24 years old and lives in Sydney, Australia. He is a talented musician and plays the guitar in a band with his friends. He dreams of becoming a rockstar and performing in sold out concerts around the word.
What is Jacob's dream?
To become a rockstar
My pet rabbit is an herbivore, he never eats meat.
an animal that feeds on plants.
2. Why were the villagers interested in the travelers’ stories at first?
A. They thought the stories were true.
B. They thought the traveler was just bragging.
C. They thought the traveler was a famous man.
A- they thought the stories were true
Why do you think Spitz is the head dog? (make an inference)
answers may vary
Elephants are huge in size. They have big, flat feet that can be dangerous if you’re stepped on. They long trunks can be used for drinking water and for protecting themselves and their loved ones. Their ears are also quite large and are used to help keep them cool in the hot sun.
What is the main idea?
a.) trunks
2) trunks
c) elephants
c-elephants
A Trip to the Zoo
What was the story about?
The students going to the zoo
Mia was being very antagonistic towards her sister. She kept trying to pick a fight.
What does the word antagonistic mean?
a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.
. Why did the traveler gather the villagers together to tell about his travels?
A. He wanted them to admire him.
B. He wanted to make them laugh.
C. They thought the traveler was a famous man.
a- he wanted them to admire him
In this quote from the text “To be able to be Leslie’s one whole friend in the world as she was his- he couldn't help but feel satisfied about that.” What does the word satisfied mean? Use context clues to find the meaning.
Satisfied means to be happy with
Many people think that spiders are a type of insect, but they are incorrect. Spiders have 8 legs while insects, be definition, have only 6. Spiders are a type of animal called arachnids. They have 8 legs and two distinct body parts; the abdomen and the thorax.
a.) spiders are not insects
b.) spiders have 8 legs
c.) insects have 6 legs
a.) spiders are not insects
What did the students learn when they got to the zoo?
They got to learn about animal's feedings and their habitats.
Tim was irate they they lost the baseball game, but he took a deep breath and then he felt better.
What does the word irate mean?
feeling or characterized by great anger.
Why did the villagers start to smile and walk away? A. They thought the traveler was joking.
B. They were jealous of the traveler.
C. They decided the traveler was just bragging.
C. They decided the traveler was just bragging.
What is Miss Magistrelli's favorite subject to teach?
(Language, math, social studies)
Language
Main idea is what the story ________.
a.) said at the end
b.) said at the beginning
c.) is mostly about
c.) is mostly about
Who gave the students a tour at the zoo?
the zookeeper
“All day long, he limped in agony” What do you think the word ‘agony’ means? Use context clues.
Agony means to be in pain.
4. Why did the traveler say that there were people in Australia who would be his witnesses?
A. He knew the villagers believed him.
B. He wanted the villagers to believe him.
C. He wanted to go back to Australia
B. He wanted the villagers to believe him.
In the sentences “The glow of the afternoon stayed with him. Even his sisters squabbling about when presents would be open did not touch him” What do you think squabbling means? Use context clues. (page 62)
Squabbling means to fight
Space is one of the most mysterious places in our world. There is so much out there that we don’t know about. Satellites take pictures for us of objects in space. There are planets, solar systems, and so much more waiting to be discovered.
a.) more planets need to be discovered
b.) space is a mysterious place
c.) satellites take pictures for us
d.) None are the main idea
d.) None are the main idea
answers may vary
My friend and I wore identical dresses to school, making us look like twins.
a- alike in every way
b- to measure the length of something
a- alike in every way
Draw another conclusion: What lesson is this story meant to teach?
Answers may vary
What is the one food that Miss Magistrelli hates?
yogurt