Random
This is what a story is mostly about. For example, in a story about a boy learning to swim, the ______ might be “Learning something new can be hard but rewarding.”
Main Idea/ Central Idea
This part of a poem is like a paragraph and groups lines together.
Stanza
Name all 4 types of text structures
Compare/ Contrast
Problem/ Solution
Cause/ Effect
Sequence
Elephants are amazing creatures that live in Africa and Asia. They are known for their large size, long trunks, and tusks. These animals play an important role in their environment, helping to maintain balance in their habitats. Elephants are also very social and live in groups called herds, where they take care of each other.
What is the main idea?
This is what the author wants you to do or learn after reading a story. List all three purposes
Auhtor's Purpose: Persuade, Inform, and Entertain
This is the big lesson or message the author wants you to learn. For example, in The Tortoise and the Hare, the lesson “Slow and steady wins the race.”
Theme
This funny five-line poem has a special beat and rhyme, a specific pattern, and often starts with "There once was..."
Limerick
Yesterday was a busy day! First, I woke up early and ate breakfast. Then, I got dressed and packed my backpack. Next, I walked to school with my friend. After that, we had math and read a fun story in class. Finally, I came home, did my homework, and ate dinner with my family.
Sequence / Chronological Order
In the fall, many trees change color, turning red, orange, and yellow. This happens because the trees stop making chlorophyll, the green pigment in leaves. As the weather gets cooler, the trees prepare for winter by shedding their leaves. The colorful leaves are a beautiful sight and signal that the season is changing.
What is the main idea?
Trees change color in the fall
Reading books every day improves your imagination and vocabulary. When you read, you encounter new words and ideas that you may not hear in everyday conversations. This helps you learn more and think in creative ways. People who read often tend to have a larger vocabulary and can express themselves more clearly. So, if you want to be a better thinker and communicator, reading every day is a great habit to develop!
What is the author's claim?
reading every day improves imagination and vocabulary
If a story says “I went to the park and played with my dog,” it’s told from this point of view.
First person
This kind of poem comes from Japan and has 3 lines with 5, 7, and 5 syllables.
Dogs and cats are both popular pets, but they are also very different. Dogs usually love to play outside and go for walks, while cats prefer to stay inside and nap. Both animals can be friendly, but dogs often need more attention. Cats are more independent and can take care of themselves. Even though they are not the same, dogs and cats both make great pets!
Compare/ Contrast
Once upon a time, there was a squirrel named Nutty who found a huge pile of acorns. He was so excited that he decided to collect every single acorn for himself. As he stuffed his cheeks full, he noticed other animals, like rabbits and birds, searching for food. But Nutty didn’t share any of his acorns. Soon, a storm came, and Nutty couldn’t find shelter in time. The other animals, who had shared and helped one another, were safe and warm. Nutty realized that if he had shared his food, he might not have been alone when the storm hit.
What is the theme?
Don't be greedy and share with others
You should join our school's recycling program because it helps keep our planet clean and safe for future generations. By recycling paper, plastic, and cans, we reduce waste and save energy. Every small action counts, and together we can make a big difference. Recycling is easy, and it only takes a few minutes each day to help the environment. Let's work together to make our school and the Earth a better place!
In this point of view, the narrator is not a character. For example: “Lena looked out the window and saw the snow.”
This type of poem has words at the ends of lines that sound the same.
Rhymed Verse
It started raining during recess, so we had to go inside. Because we couldn’t play on the playground, we played board games in the classroom instead. The rain made the ground too wet and slippery, so the teacher said it wasn’t safe. Even though we were sad at first, we still had fun indoors.
Cause and Effect
Bright yellow sunshine
Warms the playground full of laughs
Springtime joy is here
What type of poem is this?
Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They can weigh up to 14,000 pounds and live for about 60 to 70 years. Elephants have long trunks that they use to drink water, grab food, and even greet other elephants. There are two types of elephants: African elephants and Asian elephants. African elephants are larger and have bigger ears, while Asian elephants are smaller and have rounder ears. Elephants are important for the environment because they help spread seeds and create paths through forests.
What is the author's purpose?
To Inform
In a story where a girl keeps practicing basketball even though she misses many shots, the theme could be this.
Never give up or persevere
This poem doesn’t have to rhyme or follow any rules
One day, I couldn’t find my favorite toy car anywhere. I searched my room, but it wasn’t there. I felt really sad because I didn’t want to lose it. Then, I remembered that my little brother sometimes plays with it. I asked him if he had seen it, and together we looked under the couch. To my surprise, we found the car right where he had been playing. I was so relieved to have it back!
Problem and Solution
There once was a cat from Peru,
Who dreamed he could moo like a cow too.
He practiced all day,
In a barn full of hay,
Till the cows said, “We’ll moo just like you!”
What type of poem is this?
Limerick
One sunny day, a penguin named Pippin decided he was tired of the cold. He waddled all the way to the beach, where he tried to build a sandcastle. But every time he tried to use his flippers, they just made a mess! After a lot of laughing, Pippin gave up and slid down a sand dune, landing in the ocean with a big splash. "Maybe next time," he said with a smile, as the waves tickled his feet.
To entertain