Theme
Main Idea
Author's Purpose
Text Feature
Text Structure
100
Liam noticed that the new student, Maya, sat alone every day at lunch. One afternoon, he walked over and asked if she wanted to sit with him and his friends. Maya smiled and nodded. Soon, they were laughing and sharing stories. The next day, Maya waved happily when she saw Liam. Liam felt proud, knowing that one small act of kindness helped someone feel welcome.
What is the Theme?
Kindness
100
Plants need sunlight, water, and air to grow. Sunlight helps plants make their own food. Water keeps plants healthy, and air helps them breathe. Without these things, plants cannot survive.
What is the Main Idea?
Plants need certain things to grow and stay alive.
100
Recycling is an easy way to help the environment. When people recycle, less trash fills landfills. Recycling also saves trees and energy. Everyone can help by recycling at home and school.
What is the Author's Purpose?
To persuade the reader to recycle.
100
What Text Feature is shown in the picture?
Title
100
The Text Structure that tells events in order
Sequence
200
The soccer team was losing their game, and everyone felt frustrated. Instead of giving up, Ava reminded her teammates to work together. They began passing the ball and cheering for one another. Soon, they scored a goal. Even though they didn’t win the game, the team felt proud because they played their best by helping each other.
What is the Theme?
Teamwork
200
Dogs make good pets because they are loyal and friendly. Many dogs enjoy playing with their owners and going on walks. They can also be trained to help people in many ways. Because of these qualities, dogs are loved by many families.
What is the Main Idea?
Dogs make good pets.
200
Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly. They use echolocation to find food in the dark. Many bats eat insects, which helps farmers and gardens. Bats are important animals in nature.
What is the Author's Purpose?
To inform the reader about bats.
200
What Text Feature is shown in this picture?
Caption
200
The Text Structure that shows why things are alike and different
Compare and Contrast
300
During art class, Noah accidentally bumped into Ella and spilled her paint. Instead of getting upset, Noah apologized right away. Ella took a deep breath and said, “That’s okay. Accidents happen.” They cleaned up together and finished their paintings. Both students felt good knowing they treated each other with respect.
What is the Theme?
Respect
300
Recycling helps keep the Earth clean. When people recycle paper, plastic, and glass, less trash ends up in landfills. Recycling also saves energy and natural resources. Doing this helps protect the environment.
What is the Main Idea?
Recycling helps protect the Earth.
300
What does Author's Purpose mean?
Author’s purpose means the reason the author wrote the text.
300
What Text Feature helps you know what page to find certain chapters on?
Table of Contents
300
The Text Structure that presents a problem and how it is solved
Problem and Solution
400
When it was time to read aloud, Mateo felt his hands shake. He was nervous to speak in front of the class. Taking a deep breath, he raised his hand and began to read. His voice grew stronger with each sentence. When he finished, his classmates clapped, and Mateo felt proud for being brave.
What is the Theme?
Courage
400
Many animals use camouflage to stay safe. Their colors or patterns help them blend in with their surroundings. This makes it harder for predators to see them. Camouflage helps animals survive in the wild.
What is the Main Idea?
Camouflage helps animals stay safe.
400
Max woke up late and raced to get ready for school. He tripped over his backpack, spilled his cereal, and missed the bus. Just when he thought his day couldn’t get worse, his neighbor gave him a ride. Max laughed and decided the day might turn out okay after all.
What is the Author's Purpose?
To entertain the reader.
400
What Text Feature helps you find the definitions of important words?
Glossary
400
The Text Structure that gives details about a topic
Description
500
While cleaning up the classroom, Priya found a marker on the floor that wasn’t hers. She thought about keeping it, but instead she gave it to her teacher and explained where she found it. The teacher thanked her for telling the truth. Priya felt good knowing she made the honest choice.
What is the Theme?
Honesty
500
Exercise is important for staying healthy. Running, jumping, and playing sports help make muscles strong. Exercise also helps the heart work better. Moving your body every day keeps you feeling good.
What is the Main Idea?
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
500
What does P.I.E stand for?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
500
What TWO Text Features are shown?
Heading and bold word
500
The Text Structure that shows why something happened and the result
Cause and Effect