Main idea
"Owls are nocturnal birds, which means they hunt at night. They have excellent eyesight and can rotate their heads almost completely around. Owls use their sharp talons to catch small animals.
Question: What is the main idea of this passage?
A) Owls have sharp talons.
B) Owls are nocturnal hunters.
C) Owls eat small animals.
B) Owls are nocturnal hunters.
"Lisa and her brother went to the zoo. Lisa loved seeing the lions, but her brother was excited about the penguins. They both enjoyed their trip!"
🔹 Question: Who are the main characters in this passage?
Lisa and her brother
"Liam built a tall tower out of blocks. He reached for another block to place on top."
🔹 Question: What will likely happen next?
The tower might fall or Liam will carefully place another block.
"The tiny kitten was so fragile that we had to be very careful when holding it."
🔹 Question: What does "fragile" mean?
Easily broken or delicate
"Breaking News: Scientists Discover a New Planet in Our Solar System!"
🔹 Question: What is the author’s purpose?
To inform
"Sarah loves baking. She enjoys making cookies, cakes, and muffins. Every weekend, she tries a new recipe and shares her treats with her family."
🔹 Question: What is the best title for this passage?
A) Sarah’s Baking Adventures
B) How to Make Cookies
C) The Science of Baking
A) Sarah’s Baking Adventures
"The students sat quietly in the library. They were reading books and working on their homework. The librarian reminded them to whisper."
🔹 Question: Where does this story take place?
In a library
"Samantha’s hands were shaking as she stood in front of the class. She took a deep breath before beginning her presentation."
🔹 Question: How is Samantha feeling?
Nervous or anxious
"The enormous elephant walked through the jungle."
🔹 Question: Which word is a synonym for "enormous"?
Huge, giant, massive
"Pizza is the best food in the world! It’s delicious, cheesy, and perfect for any meal."
🔹 Question: Is this fact or opinion?
Opinion (Pizza being "the best food" is subjective.)
"Elephants are the largest land animals. They use their trunks to drink water, pick up food, and communicate with each other. Elephants live in Africa and Asia."
🔹 Question: Which sentence best summarizes this passage?
A) Elephants are large animals with useful trunks.
B) Elephants only live in Africa.
C) Elephants drink a lot of water.
A) Elephants are large animals with useful trunks.
"Tom woke up early to get ready. He put on his backpack and walked to the bus stop. Today was the first day of school!"
🔹 Question: When does this story take place?
The first day of school
"Jake saw a lost puppy on the street. He picked it up and took it home to feed it."
🔹 Question: What does this tell us about Jake’s personality?
He is kind and caring.
"The water in the lake was calm, with no waves or ripples."
🔹 Question: Which word is an antonym for "calm"?
Noisy, wild, chaotic
"The abandoned house was dark and eerie, with shadows creeping along the walls."
🔹 Question: What is the tone of this passage?
Scary or eerie
📖 Passage:
"The sun is the center of our solar system. It provides light and heat for the Earth. Without the sun, life on Earth would not exist."
🔹 Question: What is the topic sentence of this passage?
"The sun is the center of our solar system."
"Emma and Jake were baking cookies. They mixed the dough, placed it on a tray, and put it in the oven. After a few minutes, the cookies smelled delicious!"
🔹 Question: What were Emma and Jake doing?
Baking cookies
"A boy kept lying about seeing a wolf. When a real wolf appeared, no one believed him."
🔹 Question: What is the moral of this story?
Slow and steady wins the race.
"The rabbit moved swiftly through the bushes."
🔹 Question: What part of speech is "swiftly"?
Adverb (it describes how the rabbit moved)
"All cats are mean and unfriendly. If you want a loving pet, get a dog instead."
🔹 Question: Is this passage biased?
Yes, it only presents negative views about cats and positive ones about dogs.
"Apples are a healthy fruit. They contain vitamins and fiber, which help keep people healthy. There are many types of apples, including red, green, and yellow ones."
🔹 Question: Write your own main idea statement for this passage.
Apples are a healthy fruit that come in different colors.
"Maria grabbed her umbrella and put on her rain boots before heading outside."
🔹 Question: What can we infer about the weather?
It is raining.
"After running five miles, John was exhausted. He could barely catch his breath."
🔹 Question: What does "exhausted" mean?
Very tired
"Sarah was feeling under the weather today, so she stayed home from school."
🔹 Question: What does "under the weather" mean?
Feeling sick or unwell
"We should recycle because it helps the environment, reduces waste, and conserves resources."
🔹 Question: What are the author’s three main arguments?
Recycling helps the environment, reduces waste, and conserves resources.