Comprehension
Writing
Word Attack
Context Clues
Main Idea
100
How did sue (the dinosaur) get her name?
She was named after the archaeologist that discovered her.
100
Identify the nouns in the following sentence: Graham loves graham crackers and peanut butter.
Graham, crackers, butter
100
Teacher: -Decode -Syllables
teacher 2 syllables
100
Josie, the frugal shopper was always looking for a good sale. What is the meaning of the word frugal?
Cheap, thrifty
100
a) Ice cream sundae b) Whipped cream c) Sprinkles d) Ice cream Which item would be considered the main idea?
a) Ice cream sundae
200
a) Fruits and veggies are an important part of your diet. b) Too many sweets and fats can cause serious health problems such as diabetes. c) A balanced diet will help keep you healthy. d) Healthy foods contain vitamins and minerals that promote health.
c) A balanced diet will help keep you healthy.
200
Correct the sentence: ryan robert are awesome reeders
Ryan and Robert are awesome readers.
200
meaningful -read -decode -syllables
meaningful 3 syllables
200
What does it mean to use context clues?
Using the meaning of known words or phrases to figure out the meaning of unknown words.
200
How are details different from the main idea?
The details are facts that support the main idea which is the big picture.
300
How was Sue different from other fossils?
Most of Sue's remains were still together.
300
Respond in writing: What is your favorite camp activity? Explain why this is your favorite activity. Be sure to use complete sentences, correct capitalization and punctuation.
Answers will vary
300
Smartest: -read -syllables -decode Read 50 WPM
smartest 2 syllables
300
When Tyler and Devin began fussing, Mrs. Dale was quick to intervene. What is the meaning of the word intervene?
To stop or prevent something from happening or progressing.
300
Chocolate tastes great on everything (1). I eat it on ice cream, waffles, marshmallows and fruit (2). I eat it each as much as possible (3). Eating chocolate always puts me in a good mood (4). I love to eat chocolate (5). Which sentence tells the main idea?
(5) I love to eat chocolate is the main idea.
400
What clues can be used to figure out the main idea BEFORE reading a text?
Title, table of contents, pictures, glossary
400
Respond in writing: Which field trip has been your favorite? Name one thing that you learned. Be sure to write in complete sentences, use correct capitalization and punctuation.
Answers will vary.
400
Carefully: -read -syllables -decode Read 70 WPM
carefully 3 syllables
400
The Native Americans and the Black Hill Institute had a dispute over Sue. What is the meaning of the word dispute?
Disagreement
400
Work with your teammates to find 3 details to support this main idea: Every child should know how to read.
Answers will vary.
500
Where can main ideas often be found in a text?
Title, beginning or end of a paragraph or passage.
500
In which subject have you grown the most at summer camp? Name two things you have learned in this subject. -Capitalization -Punctuation - Complete sentences
Answers will vary
500
Loudly -read -syllables -decode Read 90 WPM
loudly 2 syllables
500
Brushing your teeth will prevent your from getting cavities. What is the meaning of the word prevent?
Stop
500
Which would be the main idea? -I can add and subtract -I am good at math -I made an A on my math test. -I taught my friends how to do math.
I am good at math.
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