Main Idea
Reading Strategies
Word Analysis Process
Read Aloud Recall
Trick-or-Treat?
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What is an important idea this passage?
The popular Halloween character "Frankenstein" began as a book character that actually had no real name.
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What is "questioning"? How does it help me as a reader?
Questioning is asking myself questions as I read. It helps me think about what is happening in the text, and helps me understand.
100
Why do we use the Word Analysis Process?
To find the meanings of words that we do not know.
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The "Mountain Chef" was _____ ______ .
Tie Sing
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Name the monster:
"I am wrapped in white cloth"
I am a mummy!
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What is an important idea in this passage?
The popular image of Frankenstein was in introduced in the movie released in 1931.
200
What is "visualizing"? How does it help me as a reader?
Visualizing means picturing what I am reading. It helps me understand what I read and imagine about what is happening.
200
What does "look for word part clues" mean?
We can look to see if the word has a prefix, base word, or suffix to help me understand.
200
What genre was "Parks for All: U.S. National Parks"?
Nonfiction
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Name that phrase:
This famous Halloween catch phrase is used to receive candy
"Trick-or-Treat"
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What is an important idea from this passage?
There was a lot that went into creating the Frankenstein look for the movies.
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There were several movies that were made after the original 1913 release.
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What are the 3 types of "text connections"?
Hint:
1. Text - to - ________
2. Text - to - ________
3. Text - to - ________
Text - to - self
Text - to - text
Text - to - world
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How does dividing a word into syllables help me understand?
Dividing a word into syllables helps me read the word aloud correctly, to see if I recognize it.
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What was special about Ada's Violin?
It was specially made from recycled materials.
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Name the costume:
"I have an eye patch, sword, and peg leg"
"I am a pirate!"
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What is an important idea from this passage?
Mary Shelley helped create a popular character that is now well known as Frankenstein.
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What does it mean to "make an inference"?
Making an inference means to make a guess or a connection about events in a story, based on the clues the text gives us.
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What are some strategies for dividing a word into syllables?
1. Clapping
2. Humming
3. Chin Test
400
What were some text-to-world connections could we make from reading "Ada's Violin"?
Answers will vary.
(Ex: taking care of our World by recycling, disadvantaged communities, using resources wisely, etc.)
400
Name that Candy:
This candy comes in both candy 'pieces' and 'cups' - made of chocolate and peanut butter.
The candy is Reese's!
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What is the main idea of this passage?
Frankenstein is one of the most well-known Halloween characters of all time. This is because the character has been featured in popular books and movies.
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What is "main idea"? How do we find the main idea?
The main idea is what the text is mostly about. We can find it by thinking about important ideas, looking at the titles and headings, and noticing things that stick out (bolded words, pictures, text features, etc.).
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If I have already tried looking for word parts, syllables, and seeing if I recognize the word, what can I do next to help me understand?
Hint: "C_______ Clues"
I can use my context clues (reading around the word, using information from the text to help me understand the word).
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What are some character traits we could use to describe the mother in "A Chair for my Mother"?
Answers will vary.
(Ex: hardworking, caring, kind, compassionate, etc.)
500
Name the monster:
"This monster was created by a mad scientist."
"The Creature" or Frankenstein