Main Idea
Fact and Opinion
Author's Purpose and Point of View
Text
Structures
Main Idea 2
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what is main idea?
It is the point of the passage and the most important thought of the topic.
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What is a fact?
a statement that can be proved or disproved.
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What is it called when the author expresses his opinions and views?
point of view
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What are the 5 text structures?
Problem/Solution Cause/Effect Sequence Description Compare/Contrast
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Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. However, gorillas usually don't have to fight other animals because of their impressive size. The author believes that a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals. b. Gorillas are mean animals. c. Gorillas don't like other animals. d. Gorillas communicate well with other animals
a. Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
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what are the two types of main idea?
stated and implied
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What is an opinion?
a personal belief or judgment that cannot be proved
200
What are the three main reasons why an author writes a story?
to inform to entertain to persuade
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The crocodile is the master of deception in the water. It stalks its prey and then swiftly closes in for the kill. What text structure is this sentence using?
Description
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This was Kathy's first baby-sitting job. She was so excited, but she was really nervous. Kathy's parents made her attend a baby-sitting workshop before she could baby-sit her neighbor's five-year-old son, Matthew. Kathy knew this was a lot of responsibility, but she thought she was ready. Kathy marched confidently to Matthew's house and waved goodbye to Matthew's parents. It seemed as soon as his parents left, Matthew fell and hit his chin on the coffee table. Without panicking, she remembered what she learned in her baby-sitting class and applied first-aid. The author wants to show that a. Matthew should not run in the house. b. Kathy is ready to baby-sit. c. Kathy needs to attend more baby-sitting workshops. d. Coffee tables can be dangerous.
b. Kathy is ready to baby-sit.
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What is stated main idea?
The main idea is a sentence straight from the passage.
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John scored the most goals this season. Fact or opinion?
Fact
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Tomatoes were once considered poisonous. Some brave people finally took a bite of a tomato, and they survived. Now, we use tomatoes in our salads and sandwiches. Do you ever use tomato sauce or ketchup? These products are made of tomatoes. If it weren't for these brave individuals, you might not be able to enjoy ketchup with your french-fries. The author's purpose is to
to inform
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We observed the crocodile as it stalked a raccoon moving through the moonlight toward the edge of the water. As a result of a noise we made, the raccoon bolted. What text structure is the sentence using?
Cause/Effect
300
Examples and questions cannot be main ideas. True or False?
True
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What is implied main idea?
The main idea is not directly stated in the passage. You have to use the topic and supporting details to figure out the main idea.
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Swimming is a good way to keep fit. Fact or Opinion?
Fact
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The impressive eagle is a national symbol in the United States for patriotism and freedom. Because the bald eagle was once hunted for sport, it is on the verge of extinction. If you kill a bald eagle, you can go to jail. Unfortunately, the bald eagle still maybe become extinct. The author's purpose is to
To inform
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The power of the crocodile is like that of a monstrous machine. With one lunge it can destroy its prey and protect the kill from other predators. What text structure is the sentence using?
Compare/Contrast
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Different situations requires different kinds of speech When you're with your friends, it's okay to be loud and use slang. They'll expect it and they aren't grading you on your grammar. When you're standing in a boardroom or sitting for an interview, you should use your best English possible, and keep your tone suitable to the working environment. Try to gauge the personality of the interviewer and the setting of the workplace before cracking jokes or speaking out of turn. If you're ever in a position to speak publicly, always ask about your audience, and modify your language, tone, pitch and topic based on what you think the audience's preferences would be. What is the main idea of this passage?
Different situations require different kinds of speech
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Where in a paragraph can the main idea be found?
anywhere
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Smoking is a nasty habit. Fact or opinion?
Opinion
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What do you do with aluminum cans? Do you throw them in the trash, or do you recycle when you are finished with them? At the rate we are filling our landfills, we will not have anywhere else to put our trash. If you recycle, you will help the environment. The next time you throw away your Coke can, think about putting it in a recycling bin. Your effort will help save your community. The author's purpose it to?
persuade
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What text structure uses signal words such as first, next, later and finally?
Sequence
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The rules of conduct during an exam are clear. No books, calculators or papers are allowed in the test room. Proctors will not allow anyone with such items to take the test. Anyone caught cheating will be asked to leave the room. His or her test sheet will be taken. The incident will be reported to the proper authority. At the end of the test period, all materials will be returned to the proctor. Failure to abide by these rules will result in a failing grade for this test. What is the main idea of this passage?
The rules of conduct during an exam are clear.
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