Main Idea/Supporting Details
the most important point of a story
What is main idea?
Explains steps or events in order.
What is sequence or chronological order?
There is a book in the classroom that belongs to you if you would like to pick it up before you go home. What does belongs mean?
What is "to be owned by"?
The theme of a story.
What is the underlying message or lesson of a story.
The meaning of the word herd
What is "a group of animals living together"?
pieces of information that explain, prove, or support the main idea
What are supporting details?
Explains why something happened and its result.
What is cause and effect?
What is "to show a desire to do or give something"?
Kevin wasn't worried about his book report. He had three whole weeks to get it done. He wanted to play his new video game. Two weeks passed and Kevin hadn't picked out a book. He didn't have time to read the book and do a report. He failed the project.
What's the theme?
What is "don't put things off until the last minute"?
Strategies to use on the Reading EOG
What are TRAP- highlighting the title, reading the questions first to set our purpose, reading the passage carefully & taking notes, answering the questions, finding evidence/proving our answers.
Dogs are excellent pets for many reasons. First, they are loyal friends who show you love. Second, walking a dog helps owners get more exercise. Finally, caring for a dog teaches responsibility and empathy. What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Dogs make great pets.
What text structure is used?
First, get out your materials. Next, pour your cereal in the bowl, add milk, and enjoy.
What is sequence or chronological order?
The players were obviously rattled by the quick goal scored against them and took time to settle down. What does rattled mean?
What is "to confuse or upset"?
Kara chose a difficult piece to play in her piano recital. Her teacher told her to pick an easier one, but Kara knew she could do it. She practiced every day after school and gave up doing other things with her friends. She played the piece perfectly the night of her recital and felt so proud of herself.
What is the theme?
What is "hard work pays off"?
What is the meaning of the phrase?
"Actions speak louder than words."
What is "sometimes people do not say what they think, but their actions reveal what they really believe or feel".
Every bee in the beehive has an important role. While some bees collect nectar, others guard the hive, care for baby bees, or make wax for the honeycomb. Together, the bees make golden honey to feed all the bees in their hive. Bees show how teamwork can help even small creatures do big things.
Which detail supports the main idea? A. Bees are yellow and black B. Bees are small creatures. C. While some bees collect nectar, others guard the hive, care for baby bees, or make wax for the honeycomb.
C. While some bees collect nectar, others guard the hive, care for baby bees, or make wax for the honeycomb.
What is the text structure?
Frogs have smooth, wet skin, while toads have bumpy dry skin. Both are amphibians.
What is compare and contrast?
My friend from Florida really suffers during our long, snowy winters in New York. What does suffers mean?
What is "to endure or to feel misfortune"?
Sarah didn't play with Layla, the new girl at school, at recess. No one did. Layla wore strange clothes and talked with an accent. One day, the teacher put Sarah and Layla together as partners. Sarah was nervous to partner with Layla, but then they began to talk. They had a lot in common. The girls became good friends.
What's the theme?
What is "don't judge people before you get to know them"?
An antonym for energetic
What is "tired"?
Give the main idea of the paragraph below.
Penguins are special birds that can't fly. A long time ago, penguins adapted to life in the water instead of the air. Their wings became strong, flipper- like tools that help them swim instead of soar above the land. Penguins are excellent swimmers, and their bodies are built for gliding across the water. Their smooth shape, strong muscles, and flippers make them fast and graceful swimmers.
Penguins are special birds that can't fly.
In some places, people do not have clean water to drink. This can make them sick. One way to help is to build wells that reach clean water underground. Another way is to use filters to clean the water. Teaching people how to save and clean water is also important. These steps can make a big difference.
What's the text structure?
What is problem and solution?
The students will vote tomorrow to elect the class president. What does elect mean?
What is "to choose or decide"?
Cassie was having a great time at summer camp. She made friends with all the girls in her cabin. One day, her mom sent her a box with 12 homemade chocolate chip cookies. The girls in the cabin asked if she would share the cookies. Cassie decided to keep all the cookies for herself. She ate all of the cookies. None of the girls wanted to be her friend anymore.
What is the theme?
What is "being selfish can lead to unhappiness?"
Synonyms or antonyms
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synonyms