Main idea
Sally eats carrots all the time.Every time her parents went to the store she told them to buy carrots from the store.What is the main idea?
Sally loves carrots
I snatched my baseball glove, cleats, bat, hat, uniform, and ran out the door.My mom was waiting in the car for me.The car was loaded with chairs, and all my cousins ready for my big game.Where are we going?
A baseball game
Mary and Juile are sisters. They never shared with each other no matter what it was. Either it was a doll or candy, they would never share. One day, their mother asked them to take turns with the toy car they wanted. When she gave it to them, they immediately fought over it until it broke. Once they saw it broken, they began to cry uncontrollably. They never got another toy again.What is the theme?A,Always be grateful, B Money cant buy happiness, or Sharing is caring.
sharing is caring.
The tired football player's energy was replenished after he drank some of his water. What does replenish mean as its used in the sentence?
restored/filled up again
Deforestation is a big problem in this world currently.One possible solution is to plant more trees as they cut them down.We need trees for a multitude of reasons.We could also plant them though.What is the text structure- cause and affect- problem and solution or sequence.
Problem and solution
Surfing takes a lot of skill.If you want to surf you need leg strength.If you don't balance then you could fall.You could get seriously hurt.You could hit a rock,get drowned, or get attacked by a shark.What is the main idea of this short story?
Surfing takes a lot of skill
I went to the store and grabbed spoons, plates, party hats, and a pinata, and went home to set up.What am i getting ready for?
A birthday party.
Samantha had always been afraid of heights. Even standing on a chair made her feel dizzy. So when her friend invited her to go on a hot air balloon ride, she was hesitant to go. But Samantha decided to go on anyway. She soon realized that it wasn’t as scary as she thought. Samantha then enjoyed the ride to the fullest. What is the theme of this story?
face your fears .
Jamie had trouble keeping up with her mom who always walks at a brisk pace. What does brisk mean as its used in the sentence? What were the clues that helped you figure it out?
Fast ; ¨trouble keeping up¨
Sally went to try out for a dance team. As they started going over the routines, Sally started to get tired and thirsty. During their break sally went to look for her water bottle, but she remembered she forgot it at home. What is the text structure of this short story, problem/solution, cause/effect, or sequence?
Cause/Effect
You should get sleep before a test.If you get sleep before a test then you would feel more motivated and happy.It is also important to eat a good breakfast.If you don't sleep before a test then you would not do your best.What is the main idea of this short story?
it is important to get a good nights rest and eat a good breakfast
I walked around the school sweeping the halls.I gathered all the trash from every classroom.After everyone leaves I go in the bathroom and clean each stall.What am I?
Janitor
A miner was mining in a mine. The miner was in poverty and dressed in rags. Soon, after mining for the whole day, the miner decided to dig one more time before going home to his family. When he dug in the rock and gravel, the miner stumbled upon gold and riches. He could've never been more happy. He quickly hid the riches from the rest of the miners and never told them about it. He even told the miners that it was dangerous so they wouldn't get to “his” riches. The other miners decided to go see what was so dangerous with the mine. They then found all the riches their coworker was hiding. When the miner went back to the mine, it was all gone. What is the theme of the story?
Don´t be greedy.
Some pro-athletes you see today weren't always as wealthy as they are now. They had tougher childhoods and were poor. What does the word wealthy mean as its used in the sentence?
rich
How to make a cake , first preheat your oven, secondly get your bowl and ingredients, next put them in the bowl and mix. Finally, pour your mixture in a pan and put it in the oven. What is the text structure, cause/effect , sequence, or description?
sequence
Garret Morgan has done lots to help out our nation. One day Garret was driving and saw a devastating car crash so he decided to create the traffic light. The traffic light would tell people when to stop and go. In 1914 Garret made a gas mask to help scientists that were stuck in a tunnel trying to fix a gas leak. He got 14 people out alive unfortunately 6 of them died from gas poisoning. What is the main idea of this short story?
Garret Morgan has done lots to help our nation.
It is very hot outside and everyone is swimming and playing in the pool.Some kids are spraying water guns others were applying sunscreen.The grown-ups were blowing up floaties for the little kids.What time of the year is it?
Summer
Jane is a young woman who grew up in a poor neighborhood. She always dreamed of becoming a doctor, but she knew it would take a lot of hard work to get there. Despite the challenges, Jane worked tirelessly to achieve her goal. She studied hard, volunteered at local hospitals, and took on extra jobs to pay for her education. It was a long and a difficult journey, but Jane never gave up. After years of hard work and sacrifice, Jane finally graduated from medical school. She landed a job at a top hospital and was quickly recognized for her hard work and dedication. What is the theme of this story?
Hard work pays off
Mary's room was always a farrago. She always has clothes on the floor and chip crumbs in her bed. What is the meaning of farrago as it is used in the passage? What context clues helped you figure this out?
A confused mixture, clothes on the floor and crumbs in her bed.
Seafood is my favorite food. its absolutely delightful when its nice and hot with a bit of spice . Craw-fish and crab legs are the most delicious. Seafood is the best in the Spring time . I crave this delicious food. Seafood makes me happy! What is the text structure, cause/effect, sequence, or description.
description
Football is a popular sport. It has been around for 101 years.You can kick the ball or throw it.The most famous football player is Tom Brady. He is 45 years old. What is the main idea of this short story?
Football is a popular sport.
The sky was very dark and cloudy.My family started storing stuff from the yard into the garage and started boarding up windows.My brothers started filling water containers with drinking water.Everyone headed into the basement with food and other basic necessities.My dad was the last person to enter the basement.He walked in with a radio in his hands as he turned it on the reporter started to talk about how bad the weather was getting worse.
There was once a dog and a cat named Anthony and Lydia.Anthony and Lydia were best friends.Lydia and Anthony grew up together and learned all their tricks together.Anthony taught Lydia everything he knew and Lydia taught Anthony everything she knew.One day the Anthony got a huge dog treat and Lydia did not get anything.Lydia was filled with jealousy.Lydia started treating Anthony poorly.Even though Lydia was treating Anthony wrong Anthony was still nice to her.Later that day Anthony met another dog named Charles.Anthony and Charles had a lot in common.Anthony spit his treat in half and shared it with Charles.Lydia was in shock thinking how Charles got some but she didn't .Anthony said "Charles did not betray me".What is the theme of this story?
loyalty is key
The late student always had a plethora of excuses. What is the meaning of plethora, and what context clues helped you figure this out.
A large amount of something, always had a plethora of excuses.
Jasmine and Rollie were in the corner of the classroom. Jasmine decided to ask Rollie for her test paper. Rollie gave in and handed the paper to Jasmine. The teacher noticed after grading each paper that the two had the same grade. The teacher called both students to her desk, and asked if they cheated. Rollie said yes, and both students got a 0 and failed the test. What is the text structure of this short story, cause/effect, problem/ solution, compare/contrast, description, or sequence?
Cause/Effect