Classroom Rules/Expectations
Main Idea
Supporting Details
Multiple Meanings
Context Clues
100
What should you do if you need to speak or get out of your seat for any reason?
Raise your hand, and get permission from the teacher.
100
What is main idea?
Answers may vary: the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about.
100
What are supporting details?
Answers may vary: Details that support the main idea.
100
-an amount of money owed -a draft of a proposed law -a piece of paper money worth a specified amount
What is bill?
100
What are context clues?
ANSWERS MAY VARY: a source of information about a word that helps readers understand the word. This word or phrase offers insight, either directly or indirectly, into the word's meaning.
200
What are the key words stated on the graphic organizer for non-fiction summaries?
1) Main Idea 2) 3 supporting details 3) Restate main idea
200
Find the main idea: The rain began early in the morning. It fell as hard drops, morning. It fell as hard drops, one after another. The sky one after another. The sky was full of dark purple clouds. was full of dark purple clouds. Thunder began as a soft Thunder began as a soft rumble and became louder rumble and became louder and louder. Lightning crashed and louder. Lightning crashed every few minutes, making the sky a brilliant white.
Main Idea: The storm was very strong.
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Find the supporting details: The rain began early in the morning. It fell as hard drops, morning. It fell as hard drops, one after another. The sky one after another. The sky was full of dark purple clouds. was full of dark purple clouds. Thunder began as a soft Thunder began as a soft rumble and became louder rumble and became louder and louder. Lightning crashed and louder. Lightning crashed every few minutes, making the sky a brilliant white.
ANSWERS MAY VARY Supporting details: 1)The clouds were dark purple. 2)Thunder became louder and louder. 3)The raindrops fell one after another.
200
-not likely to give way or overturn -sane and sensible -firmly fixed -not easily upset or disturbed -a building in which horses are kept, fed, and cared
What is stable?
200
What does the word handed mean in this context? Her father had held a position under the English Government. He had always been busy and ill himself. Her mother had been a great beauty who cared only to go to parties and amuse herself. She had not wanted a little girl at all, and when Mary was born she HANDED her over to the care of an Ayah.
What is gave?
300
Summarize the following non-fiction passage: There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals. Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that paralyzes victims with excruciating pain. Stranger still, the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. What this means is that the platypus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. The platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through electroreception. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. The platypus is an odd creature indeed.
Main idea: Platypus are strange mammals. 3 possible supporting details: 1)Males carry a venom cocktail in their ankle spurs that paralyzes victims with excruciating pain. 2) The platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. 3)Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than giving birth to live young. Restate Main idea:Platypus are odd creatures.
300
Find the Main Idea: In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson completed a treaty with the French government to purchase a large section of land in North America. This land is now known as the Louisiana Purchase. The purchase was important to the future of the U.S. It was the first major expansion of the U.S. since it had won its independence from Great Britain 20 years earlier. The territory gained in the Louisiana Purchase was the largest in U.S. history, totaling 828,000 squares miles, about 23% of the current U.S. land area. The Louisiana Purchase also secured the U.S.’s right to passage along the Mississippi River and allowed access to the important port of New Orleans.
Main Idea: The Louisiana Purchase was important to the U.S.
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Find three supporting details: In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson completed a treaty with the French government to purchase a large section of land in North America. This land is now known as the Louisiana Purchase. The purchase was important to the future of the U.S. It was the first major expansion of the U.S. since it had won its independence from Great Britain 20 years earlier. The territory gained in the Louisiana Purchase was the largest in U.S. history, totaling 828,000 squares miles, about 23% of the current U.S. land area. The Louisiana Purchase also secured the U.S.’s right to passage along the Mississippi River and allowed access to the important port of New Orleans.
ANSWERS MAY VARY: Supporting details: 1)The Louisiana Purchase was the first large land purchase in U.S history. 2)The Louisiana Purchase allowed for passage along the Mississippi River. 3) It allowed access to the important port of New Orleans.
300
-a price asked for goods or services. -store electrical energy in -rush forward in attack -an accusation, typically one formally made against a prisoner brought to trial
What is charge?
300
What does the word "revisions" mean based on context clues? After the document was completed, the members of the Congress debated the issues in the document. They made REVISIONS and changed some of the wording. Finally on July 4, 1776, the final version was adopted.
What is changes?
400
Summarize the fiction passage: Ronan was beside himself with excitement. He was ten years old and his Grandpa Leon was finally going to take him fishing. Grandpa Leon claimed to be “a fishing expert, practically a professional angler.” As it happened, it was good Grandpa Leon brought plenty of food because grandfather and grandson had plenty of time to eat it. The fish simply weren’t biting. “They’re napping,” he informed Ronan, knowingly. No nibbles left plenty of time for Grandpa Leon’s elaborate fish stories. In fact, it was during one of those tall tales that Ronan suddenly felt a sharp tug on his line. “I’ve got something really huge!” he shouted. “Hold tight, I’ll help,” Grandpa Leon replied, reaching over and grabbing the rod. Together, they tugged on the line that held what promised to be a colossal, prizewinning fish. Finally, they reeled in their catch—a tattered leather suitcase, heavy with sand. “How about that, Ronan—the first suitcase of the day!” Grandpa Leon exclaimed, adding, “You can’t say it wasn’t a big catch!”
Somebody: The main characters are Ronan and Grandpa Leon. Wanted: They wanted to catch a big fish. But: The fish weren't biting. So: Grandpa Leon told elaborate fish stories to pass the time. Then: Ronan and Grandpa thought they caught a fish, but it was a tattered leather suitcase, heavy with sand.
400
Find the Main Idea of an excerpt from "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Even with eyes protected by the green spectacles, Dorothy and her friends were at fi rst dazzled by the brilliancy of the wonderful City. The streets were lined with beautiful houses all built of green marble and studded everywhere with sparkling emeralds. They walked over a pavement of the same green marble, and where the blocks were joined together were rows of emeralds, set closely, and glittering in the brightness of the sun. The window panes were of green glass; even the sky above the City had a green tint, and the rays of the sun were green.
Main Idea: The Emerald City was a beautiful city all in green.
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Find 3 supporting details of an excerpt from "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." Even with eyes protected by the green spectacles, Dorothy and her friends were at fi rst dazzled by the brilliancy of the wonderful City. The streets were lined with beautiful houses all built of green marble and studded everywhere with sparkling emeralds. They walked over a pavement of the same green marble, and where the blocks were joined together were rows of emeralds, set closely, and glittering in the brightness of the sun. The window panes were of green glass; even the sky above the City had a green tint, and the rays of the sun were green.
ANSWERS MAY VARY: 1) The houses were green marble covered in sparking emeralds. 2) The window panes were green glass and shone in the sunlight. 3) The pavement was made of green marble.
400
-a flat, typically rectangular frame with a hinged pin, used for joining the ends of a belt or strap -bend and give way under pressure or strain -fasten or decorate with
What is buckle?
400
What does the word "wardrobes" mean based on the context clues? By eight o’clock Passepartout had packed the modest carpet-bag, containing the WARDROBES of his master and himself; then, still troubled in mind, he carefully shut the door of his room, and descended to Mr. Fogg.
What is CLOTHES?
500
Is this passage non-fiction or fiction? Summarize it with the correct form. The water was glistening in the summer’s morning sunlight and the surf was cool on their feet as Krin and Paula happily strolled along the water’s edge. Collecting shells and skimming stones as they went, the brother and sister were having a ball exploring what appeared to be a never-ending beach. After a while, they stopped and looked back. Their parents and the umbrellas, chairs, and crowds were a long way off. But just ahead, nestled amongst sea grape trees, stood a run-down house. It appeared to be unoccupied; curious, they went to investigate. The steps creaked as they ascended them, as did the porch when they stepped onto it. The shutters and porch railing were weathered and broken. The front door was ajar so they squeezed through and cautiously entered. The place was in total disarray, chockablock with dust, sand, dead leaves, and overturned, splintered furniture. They’d taken but a few steps when the door unexpectedly slammed shut behind them. Startled, Krin and Paula spun around. Before they could even utter something like “Uh-oh,” the window shutters clapped closed, too. And if this wasn’t scary enough, the stairs to the second floor squeaked. When a light in the back bedroom flickered, that was absolutely the final straw. “Let’s get outta here, Paula!” And out they ran, all the way back to those wonderful umbrellas, beach chairs, and crowds.
Passage: Fiction Somebody: The main characters are Krin and Paula. Wanted: Krin and Paula wanted to explore the run-down house away from the umbrellas, beach chairs, and crowds. But: The door unexpectedly slammed shut behind them, and strange things began to happen. So: The sister and brother ran out of the house towards the umbrellas, beach chairs, and crowds. Then: They thought the umbrellas, beach chairs, and crowds were wonderful.
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Find the main idea: While Benjamin Franklin is known as a statesman and diplomat, he was also an accomplished inventor and scientist. Franklin was mainly a printer by profession, but he also investigated natural phenomena, such as ocean currents and lightning. His marine research led to his publication of a map of the Gulf Stream currents. Franklin developed theories about electricity, made famous by his experiment with a kite and a key during a lightning storm. As a result of his work with electricity, Franklin invented the lightning rod, which protected buildings from lightning strikes. Always curious and imaginative, Franklin also invented the bifocal glasses, the Franklin stove, an odometer for carriages and a musical instrument called a glass armonica. He investigated evaporation as a cooling technique and designed nautical enhancements, including watertight compartments.
Main idea: Benjamin Franklin was an inventor and scientist.
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Find three supporting details: While Benjamin Franklin is known as a statesman and diplomat, he was also an accomplished inventor and scientist. Franklin was mainly a printer by profession, but he also investigated natural phenomena, such as ocean currents and lightning. His marine research led to his publication of a map of the Gulf Stream currents. Franklin developed theories about electricity, made famous by his experiment with a kite and a key during a lightning storm. As a result of his work with electricity, Franklin invented the lightning rod, which protected buildings from lightning strikes. Always curious and imaginative, Franklin also invented the bifocal glasses, the Franklin stove, an odometer for carriages and a musical instrument called a glass armonica. He investigated evaporation as a cooling technique and designed nautical enhancements, including watertight compartments.
Answers may vary Supporting details: 1) He published a map on Gulf Stream currents. 2) He studied electricity. 3) He researched evaporation. 4) He invented the bifocals. 5) He invented the lightning rod
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-a prevailing custom or style of dress, etiquette, socializing -usage in dress, manners, etc., especially of polite society, or conformity to it: -the make or form of anything -to give a particular shape or form to; make -to accommodate; adjust; adapt -the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
What is fashioned?
500
What does the word 'mewling' mean based on context clues? They have their exits and their entrances;And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. At first, the infant, MEWLING and puking in the nurse’s arms.
What is CRYING?
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