Main Idea
What is the main idea of a story?
A. The most exciting part
B. The name of the character
C. What the story is mostly about
D. The ending
C. What the story is mostly about
What is a theme or moral of a story?
A. The name of the book
B. A lesson the character learns
C. The beginning of the story
D. The problem in the story
B. A lesson the character learns
What is a simile?
A. A word that sounds like what it means
B. A comparison using "like" or "as"
C. A sentence with a question
D. A kind of paragraph
B. A comparison using "like" or "as"
Which of these is a text feature in nonfiction?
A. Chapter titles
B. Characters
C. Dialogue
D. Plot twist
A. Chapter titles
What is an author’s claim?
A. A sentence at the end
B. A funny story
C. What the author believes or is trying to prove
D. The last word of the story
C. What the author believes or is trying to prove
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
"Apples come in many colors like red, green, and yellow. They grow on trees and are picked in the fall. Apples are a healthy snack."
A. Apples are hard to find.
B. Apples are healthy and grow on trees.
C. You should never eat apples.
D. Apples are only red.
B. Apples are healthy and grow on trees.
What is a lesson you might learn from a story where a character shares their toys?
It’s good to be kind and share with others.
Which sentence uses personification?
A. The pencil danced across the page.
B. He was tall as a tree.
C. She was super tired.
D. It was cold in the room.
A. The pencil danced across the page.
Why does an author use bold words in a nonfiction book?
A. To decorate the page
B. To confuse the reader
C. To show important words
D. To write a poem
C. To show important words
If an author says, “Dogs are the best pets,” what is their claim?
Dogs are the best pets.
"Lions are big cats that live in groups called prides. They hunt together and take care of each other."
What is the main idea of this sentence?
Lions live in groups and help each other.
Which of these could be a theme of a story?
A. Don’t give up
B. The boy had a red bike
C. There was a storm
D. She went to school
A. Don't Give Up
What does “Her smile was sunshine” mean?
A. Her smile was hot
B. She smiled in the sun
C. Her smile was bright and happy
D. She needed sunscreen
C. Her smile was bright and happy
Name two text features you might find in a science book.
Headings and diagrams (or bold words, captions, etc.)
Which is a reason an author might give to support a claim that “Recycling is important”?
A. Recycling takes too much time
B. Recycling helps keep the Earth clean
C. People don’t like recycling
D. Trash is fun
B. Recycling helps keep the Earth clean
How can you find the main idea of a nonfiction article?
A. Skip to the end
B. Read only the title
C. Look at the title, headings, and first sentence
D. Only read the pictures
C. Look at the title, headings, and first sentence
How is theme different from main idea?
A. Theme is a lesson; main idea is what the story is about
B. Theme is only in nonfiction
C. Main idea tells the setting
D. They are the same thing
A. Theme is a lesson; main idea is what the story is about
Why do authors use figurative language in stories or poems?
To make their writing more fun and to help readers imagine things better.
How does a diagram help a reader understand the text?
A. It gives more facts
B. It shows step-by-step pictures
C. It makes the page pretty
D. It tells the main idea
B. It shows step-by-step pictures
What is the difference between a reason and evidence?
A. A reason is a fact, evidence is an opinion
B. A reason supports a claim, evidence proves the reason
C. They are the same
D. Evidence is always at the end
B. A reason supports a claim, evidence proves the reason
Why is it important to find the main idea when you read?
It helps you understand what the author wants you to learn or remember.
Why do authors include a theme in their stories?
To teach readers an important lesson or message.
Write a sentence that uses figurative language to describe a storm.
Ex: The thunder shouted across the sky.
Explain how captions and pictures work together in nonfiction texts.
Captions help explain what the picture is showing so the reader understands better.
Give a claim and one reason to support it.
Ex: Claim: Reading is fun. Reason: It helps you learn new things.