Theme
What is the big Idea or message in a story called?
The theme.
When a story tells what happens first, next, last, what structure is that?
Sequence.
If you don’t know a word, what picture or surrounding words can help you?
Context clues.
What punctuation mark ends a sentence that tells something?
A period.
What is the first part of a story called where you meet the characters?
The beginning.
In a story about a lost puppy who keeps trying to get home, what theme might it show?
Persistence / never giving up.
A nonfiction text gives a problem and explains a way to fix it. What text structure is this?
Problem and solution.
The word “redo” means “do again.” What does the prefix “re-” mean?
Again.
Which word is a noun? cat, jump, quickly
Cat.
A good sentence should start with what?
A capital letter.
If two characters learn to forgive each other, what theme does this show?
Forgiveness.
A passage explains how two animals are alike and different. What structure is used?
Compare and contrast.
What does “predict” mean?
To say what you think will happen.
Choose the correct verb: “The dogs (runs/run) fast.”
run.
What helps a paragraph stay on one main idea?
A topic sentence.
A story shows a character solving problems by asking for help. What theme best fits?
Cooperation / teamwork.
A text explains why something happens and what happens afterward. What structure is it?
Cause and effect.
What is the meaning of the root “geo” as in “geography”?
Earth.
What is the correct possessive form? “the tail of the lion”
lion’s tail.
What should the conclusion of an opinion paragraph do?
Restate the opinion.
A character learns that trying to fit in can make them lose their true self. What theme is this?
Being true to yourself / identity.
A chapter describes different types of renewable energy by breaking them into sections. Which structure is this?
Description / categorical structure.
If a sentence says a character felt “reluctant,” which meaning fits best?
Not wanting to do something / hesitant.
Combine the sentences: “I finished my homework. I played outside.”
“I finished my homework, and then I played outside.”
What are details that support your claim called?
Evidence.
A text shows how unfair treatment affects a community and how people respond. Which type of theme is this?
Justice, equality, or social change.
A scientific article presents a claim, supports it with evidence, and ends with a conclusion. What structure is used?
Argument / claim-evidence structure.
What is the meaning of “infer” in vocabulary?
Using clues and background knowledge to figure something out.
Identify the sentence with correct comma use:
A. “Before eating let’s wash our hands.”
B. “Before eating, let’s wash our hands.”
A: B.
What is a “thesis statement”?
A sentence that states the main argument of an essay.