Main Idea
What question could I answer using this passage?
A. What should you pack on a camping trip?
B. How long is the Mississippi River?
C. Where is Lake Itasca?
D. How far do bucks run?
A. Where is Lake Itasca?
Which two sentences belong in a summary of “A Bird’s Free Lunch?”
❑ “The fat meat is fuel for him.”
❑ “One winter, I fastened pieces of suet and marrow bones upon the tree in front of my
window.”
❑ “I sat at my desk and watched the birds eat their free lunch.”
❑ “Pecking is not exactly his business.”
❑ “He liked the fare so well that he seemed disposed to stop till spring.”
❑ “I thought of him in the middle of the night, when the violence of the storm kept me
from sleep.”
❑ “One winter, I fastened pieces of suet and marrow bones upon the tree in front of my
window.”
❑ “I sat at my desk and watched the birds eat their free lunch.”
4. In paragraph 13, what is the meaning of the idiom “Pitching camp is a breeze?”
A. Neat and tidy
B. Windy and cool
C. Hard-working and dedicated
D. Easy to do
D. Easy to do
Which sentence describes the author’s point
of view in “Starting Off”?
He is excited to begin the trip with his friend.
Harris is disappointed in how small the river is.
He likes being outside in nature.
He is excited to begin the trip with his friend.
He likes being outside in nature.
This type of word names a person, place, thing, or idea
Noun
Which sentence best describes the main idea of paragraph 9?
A. “It is the yardstick, the standard for greatness.”
B. “A child could walk safely across here.”
C. “Other tribes call it Father of Waters.”
D. “But the Mississippi is compared to none.”
A. “It is the yardstick, the standard for greatness.”
What does winding mean?
something that turns or twists
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
She shines like the stars.
Simile
“I, me, my, we, us” are clues that a story is written in this point of view.
first person
“Disney World” and “Mr. Smith” are examples of this type of noun.
Proper Nouns
A passage tells about tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards. What is the main idea?
different kinds of storms
What does shield mean?
Protecting something
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
The lake is a mirror.
metaphor
“He, she, they, them” are clues the story is written in this point of view.
third person
In the sentence, The dog barked loudly, the word “barked” is this.
Verb
A story explains how soccer is played, what equipment is needed, and how teams score points. What is the main idea?
How soccer is played
What does shimmering mean?
when something shines and vibrates with light
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
He snores like a freight train.
Simile
This point of view talks directly to the reader using “you.”
second person
In The tiny kitten slept on the soft blanket, name the two adjectives.
tiny and soft
A passage talks about saving electricity, turning off lights, and recycling. What is the main idea?
ways to help the environment
leisurely walk
He has a heart of gold.
Metaphor
“You should always brush your teeth before bed.” What is the POV?
second person
In The blue bird sang beautifully, identify the adverb.
Beautifully