Synonyms
UNHAPPY
SAD
HARD
SOFT
This word means:
1. The sound a dog makes
2. The covering of a tree
BARK
What is the main idea?
A main idea is the most important part of the story.
What is the name of our principal?
Mr. Gimondo
GIGANTIC
BIG/HUGE
FULL
EMPTY
This word means:
1. a small, nocturnal animal with wings
2. something used for hitting a ball in baseball
BAT
Do you enjoy ice cream? Many people over the ages have enjoyed ice cream. The ancient Greeks ate snow mixed with honey and fruit. It really took off as a dessert in the 18th century. Today, people all over the world enjoy the wonderful taste of ice cream.
What is the main idea of this passage?
1. Many people eat ice cream.
2. Ice cream started in the 18th century.
Many people eat ice cream.
Name 3 States
*answers may vary*
ILL
SICK
BEFORE
AFTER
This word means:
1. something men wear with a suit for a fancy event.
2. the result of a game when both teams score the same amount of points.
TIE
Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?
1. Floods cause mudslides
2. Floods can cause a lot of damage.
Floods can cause a lot of damage.
How many legs does a spider have?
8
ELDERLY
OLD
LOUD
QUIET
What are 2 meanings of the word WAVE?
1. what you can do with your hand to say hi
2. a ripple in the ocean
Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today.
What is the main idea?
MC:
1. Soccer is played by men and women.
2. Soccer is a worldwide sport.
Soccer is a worldwide sport.
What color are the stars on the American flag?
white
INTELLIGENT
SMART
DIFFICULT
EASY/SIMPLE
What are 2 meanings of the word GUM?
1. part of your mouth above your teeth
2. something you chew
Scrabble is a game that provides hours of challenging fun for you and your friends. In this game you use your letters to build new words from words already on the game board. Scrabble is a fun way to learn new words and meanings.
What is the main idea?
1. Scrabble is challenging and fun.
2. Scrabble can take hours to play.
Scrabble is challenging and fun.
What is the fastest land animal?
cheetah