Definitions
Sequencing
Main Idea
Clue Words
More Definitions
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What is the definition of comparing?
To see how two or more things are the same.
100

I woke up in the morning. I brushed my teeth then woke my brother up. He wrestled me to the ground. I giggled and hit him with a pillow. Dad yelled at us from the hallway. I knew we were about to get in trouble. What happen right after the brother wrestled with him?

I giggled and hit him with a pillow.
100
The children get to school different ways. John rides his bike. Kate takes the bus. Lee walks with his friend. Sonya has her mom drive her. Underline the main idea sentence in black, and 3 detail sentences in a different color.
Main idea: The children get to school different ways. Details: John rides his bike. Kate takes the bus. Lee walks with a friend. Sonya has her mom drive her.
100
What are 3 compare clue words?
same, alike, similar, both, too
100
What is a character?
The people, animals, and objects in the story that drive the action of the story.
200
What is the definition of contrasting?
To see how two or more things are different.
200

I woke up in the morning. I brushed my teeth then woke my brother up. He wrestled me to the ground. I giggled and hit him with a pillow. Dad yelled at us from the hallway. I knew we were about to get in trouble. What happens right before I woke up my brother?

I brush my teeth.
200
What does it mean if you choose your main idea sentence, and cannot find any details to support it?
You did not choose the correct main idea. All main ideas have details to support it!
200
What are 3 contrast clue words?
unlike, different, however, but, while
200
What is a setting?
Where and when a story takes place.
300
What is the definition of main idea?
What the passage is mostly about. The most important point the author makes.
300
I am having fun at the beach! First, I swam in the ocean. Then, I went to the pool. Next, my dad and I went on a boat. I caught a fish! Finally, I walked on the beach and played in the sand. What happened right after he caught a fish?
I walked on the beach.
300
What is the difference between a main idea and a topic?
A main idea is one sentence and a topic is one word.
300
What are 5 sequence words? (Only 3 can be number words)
First, second, third, next, then, finally, before, after
300
What is a stanza?
The "paragraphs" of a poem.
400
What is the definition of sequencing?
When you put events from a story in order.
400

I am having fun at the beach! First, I swam in the ocean. Then, I went to the pool. Next, my dad and I went on a boat. I caught a fish! Finally, I walked on the beach and played in the sand. What happened right before they went to the pool?

I swam in the ocean.
400
The most important meal of the day is breakfast. Skipping breakfast will leave your body without enough fuel to get through the morning. Your stomach will growl, and your brain will feel tired. You will have trouble concentrating at school. Everyone should always remember to eat breakfast. Underline the main idea in black, and the three details in another color.

Main Idea: Breakfast is the most important meal.

Details: No breakfast will leave your body with no fuel. Your stomach will growl and brain will be tired. You may have trouble concentrating.

400
Which way would the two arrows be going if a questions said BEFORE?
to the left and up.
400
What is a supporting detail?
Something that proves the main idea.
500
What is the definition of inferencing?
When you use facts from the story and your prior knowledge to make an educated guess about what is happening.
500

I am having fun at the beach! First, I swam in the ocean. Then, I went to the pool. Next, my dad and I went on a boat. I caught a fish! Finally, I walked on the beach and played in the sand. What are the 4 sequence clue words in the passage, AND what is the last thing the character does?

First, then, next, finally. Played in the sand
500
Male giraffes make a loud sound like a goat bleating. Female giraffes make a low sound like a bellow. Giraffes also snort, moan, or making hissing sounds. Giraffes make many different sounds. Underline the main idea in black, and 3 details in another color.

Main Idea: Giraffes make many different sounds.

Details: Male giraffes make a loud sound like a goat. Female giraffes make a low sound like a bellow. They also snort, moan, or hiss.

500
Which way would the two arrows be going if a question said AFTER?
to the right or down.
500
What is the strategy you should use that helps you find the answer to a question 100% of the time?
GO BACK AND FIND THE ANSWER IN THE TEXT! REREAD THE TEXT AND UNDERLINE YOUR ANSWERS!
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