Main Idea
Context Clues
Author's POV
Test Strategies
Themes
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It is estimated that over twenty million pounds of candy corn are sold in the US each year. Brach’s, the top manufacturer, sells enough candy corn to circle the earth 4.25 times if each piece were laid end to end. That’s a lot of candy corn, but that’s nothing compared to Tootsie Roll production. Over 64 million
Tootsie Rolls are produced every day! But even Tootsie Rolls have got nothing on the candy industry’s staple product, chocolate. Confectioners manufacture over twenty billion pounds of chocolate in the United States each year. Now that’s a mouthful!
What is the main idea of the passage?
- The United States only produces candy corn.
- The United States produces many types of candies in large amounts.
- It is estimated that over twenty million pounds of candy corn are sold in the US each year.
- But even Tootsie Rolls have got nothing on the candy industry’s staple product, chocolate.
The United States produces many types of candies in large amounts.
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After school, he played softball right along with the rest of the kids, smacking the ball with his fist and then zooming around the bases like a bolt of lightning. At PE, he was a star athlete, as healthy as anyone else on the playing field. In band class, he played the trumpet like nobody's business.
From the context of the sentence it appears in, what is most likely meant by the idiom "like nobody's business?"
- "Like the bandleader himself."
- "Like the owner of a trumpet business."
- "Like no one else could"
- "Like a live trumpet."
What is Like no one else could
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I was shaking like a leaf. My palms were sweating. My heart was pounding so loudly I was sure everyone around me could hear it. I hated presentations.
This passage is written using which point of view?
What is first person.
100
The most important part of UNWRAP
What is Prove your answer
100
What is don't brag. Be modest.
200
Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet explored the Mississippi River. Marquette was born in France. He went to Catholic schools and planned to become a missionary. He came to America to teach the Indians about his church. He heard about the great river from the Indians. Jolliet was a French Canadian explorer. He was sent to the Mississippi in hopes of finding a good trade route. Although their goals were different, Marquette and Jolliet worked together to explore the river.
The main idea in this passage is:
- It tells where Jolliet was born.
- It describes the Mississippi River.
- It tells who first discovered the Mississippi River.
- It compares the two explorers, Marquette and Jolliet.
What is it compares the two explores, Marquette and Jolliet.
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Jeremy's best friend just cleared his throat and raised his hand. "Mr. Fisker," he said proudly. "I know Jeremy, and if anyone can get over having a limp, it's my best buddy. I've watched him run when he was winded, keep doing push-ups long after his arms had turned to Jell-O, and he's never given up yet..."
Judging from the context of the sentence it is in, what is most likely meant by the phrase "arms have turned to Jell-O"?
- Jeremy's arms had become red or some other color from the effort
- Jeremy's arms had become weak and rubbery from exertion
- Jeremy's arms were so fat they shock like Jell-O
- Jeremy's arms were musclar and hard like a bowl
What is Jeremy's arms had become weak and rubbery from exertion.
200
what is another meaning for Author's Point of View?
What is the author's opinion, author's perspective, or author's viewpoint.
200
What is supposed to be shown on your scratch paper?
What is the title of the story, your answer and where you found it, and why the other answers are wrong.
200
True or False: A theme tells you what to do.
What is false.
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What is the main idea of the following paragraph?
There are several events that can change the Earth's surface very quickly. Volcanoes can erupt and spread lava, rock, and ash for several miles. Earthquakes can leave large cracks in the Earth's surface.
- Several events can change the Earth's surface.
- Earthquakes can cause large cracks.
- Volcanoes can be dangerous.
What is several events can change the Earth's surface very quickly.
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Typewriters became obsolete with the development of personal computers.
What does the word obsolete mean?
What is outdated.
300
If you want to experience an unforgettable vacation, you must visit the beach. The purpose of going on vacation is to forget about the stresses of everyday life and relax, and a beach vacation is the only one where you can lay out under the warm sun and truly relax and refresh yourself.
What is the author's perspective on vacations?
What is vacations to the beach are relaxing.
300
QAR stands for?
What is question answer relationship.
300
During a baseball game, Tanner tried to tag a player leaving first base. When the umpire called the player out, Tanner immediately informed the umpire that he in fact did not tag the runner. Two weeks later, the very same umpire was at another one of Tanner’s baseball games. Tanner was playing short stop and tagged a runner as they approached third base. When the umpire called the player safe, Tanner didn’t say a word, but the umpire noticed the surprised look on Tanner’s face. “Did you tag the runner?” she asked Tanner. When Tanner told her that he did tag the runner, the umpire changed her decision and called the player out. The coaches and parents were furious, but the umpire stood by her decision.
What is the theme?
What is it pays to be honest.
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Stuck again! I sat there in the front seat of my jeep, thinking "I can't believe it- not again!"
With a sigh, I stepped down to the ground and slowly walked around the jeep. There it was: my right rear tire was sunk into about 4 feet of loose sand. "Sand is the worst," I thought to myself. "This is going to take hours to dig myself out."
I got out my shovel and started digging. Sure enough, it was slow going, trying to get rid of all that sand so my tire would spin again. "Why can't I be more careful?" I kept asking myself. "I need to stop daydreaming and pay attention the road!"
Tony, a fifth grade student, wrote that the Main Idea of this passage was "If you get stuck in soft sand, it's really hard to get out of it."
Do you agree with Tony? If you agree, explain why. If you don't, explain why and indicate what you think the Main Idea should be.
what is the author is upset with himself for being careless and getting stuck again.
400
After the rainstorm, the rainbow lit up the sky with vivid colors.
What does vivid mean?
What is bright.
400
Winter is a dreadful time of year. Everything is dead and lifeless. The trees are bare and the grass is brown. It is bitterly cold outside. Sometimes the temperature drops well below zero, and it's uncomfortable to be outside for even a few minutes. Winter is the worst season of all.
How does the author feel about winter?
What is winter is an unpleasant time of the year.
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CSE stands for
What is character, setting, and events.
400
Jenny hated reading class. She didn’t understand point of view or figurative language, and not knowing how to do the work frustrated her. She asked the teacher for help, but he spoke so fast and used such big words that she still couldn’t understand. The teacher asked if she understood, and she nodded her head, but she didn’t. Jenny’ s friend Katie knew that Jenny was having trouble, and, rather than just giving Jenny all of the answers, Katie explained to Jenny how to solve the problems. Katie spoke clearly and at Jenny’s level, and Jenny was happy that she finally learned how to do the work. Later in the week, Katie was having trouble in math class. She didn’t understand coordinates and was really frustrated. Seeing that Katie was having problems, Jenny, who understood math very well, taught Katie coordinates. Both girls made honor roll that quarter.
What is the theme?
What is we can all do better when we work together.
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What was the Main idea of the poem Dreams?
What is do not let go of your dreams.
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The movie star's large and beautiful home was palatial.
What does the word palatial mean?
What is like a palace.
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What would the purpose be for a speech from a mayoral candidate about a proposal to improve public transportation in the city?
What is to express an opinion.
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True or False: It is important to read the passage first and then review your questions.
What is false.
500
You can figure out a theme based on...?
What happens to the main character.