Beginning, Middle, End
What is usually included in the beginning of a story? (there are three)
Introduces the characters, the story starts here, and gives hints on what the story is about.
What is Author's Purpose?
Why the author is writing the story.
What is the main idea of a story?
the central idea or concept that the author wants to portray through the narrative, characters, and settings.
What is included in the middle of a story?
Where characters face problems, tells the details
What does the acronym P.I.E stand for?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
What do supporting details do?
provide specific information, examples, facts, or reasons that clarify, explain, and prove the main idea of a piece of writing, essentially acting as evidence to solidify the central point being made.
What are some words that will let you know you are at the end of the story?
Finally and at last
What does it mean to inform?
To give you facts or to teach you something
Read this passage:
Recycling is an important practice that helps protect our environment. By recycling materials like paper, plastic, and glass, we can reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. This not only conserves space in landfills but also reduces pollution. Additionally, recycling helps conserve natural resources, as it takes less energy to recycle materials than to produce new ones from raw materials.
Identify the main idea and supporting details
Main idea- Recycling is important practice that helps protect our environment.
Supporting details
1. Recycling materials like paper, plastic, and glass reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills 2. Recycling conserves space in landfills and reduces pollution 3. Recycling helps conserve natural resources 4. It takes less energy to recycle materials than to produce new ones from raw materials.
What is included in the end of the story?
Tells that the problem has been solved. Wraps up the entire story.
What does it mean to entertain?
To make you enjoy what you are reading.
Read this passage:
"Exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health. Regular physical activity helps to strengthen muscles and bones, improve cardiovascular health, and maintain a healthy weight. Additionally, exercise releases endorphins, which are chemicals in the brain that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators. Engaging in regular exercise can also reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. Furthermore, it can improve sleep quality and boost overall energy levels."
Identify the main idea and supporting details.
Main Idea:
Exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health.
Supporting Details:
1. Regular physical activity helps to strengthen muscles and bones.
2. Exercise improves cardiovascular health.
3. Exercise helps maintain a healthy weight.
4. Exercise releases endorphins, which act as natural painkillers and mood elevators.
5. Regular exercise can reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression.
6. Exercise can improve sleep quality and boost overall energy levels.
Read this passage:
Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. She had one pet cat and one pet dog. One day, while playing hide and seek with her pets, Lily heard a faint meowing sound. She followed the sound and discovered a tiny kitten stuck in a bush. Lily gently freed the kitten and brought it home. Finally Lily named the kitten Snowy and they lived happily ever after. The end.
Identify the beginning, middle, and end of this story
Beginning: Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a little girl named Lily who loved animals. She had one pet cat and one pet dog.
Middle: One day, while playing hide and seek with her pets, Lily heard a faint meowing sound. She followed the sound and discovered a tiny kitten stuck in a bush. Lily gently freed the kitten and brought it home.
End: Finally Lily named the kitten Snowy and they lived happily ever after. The end.
What does it mean to Persuade?
To convince the reader to do something or believe in something.
Read this passage
"Reading regularly has numerous benefits for individuals of all ages. For children, it helps develop language skills, enhances vocabulary, and improves comprehension. Reading also stimulates imagination and creativity, allowing young minds to explore new worlds and ideas. For adults, regular reading can reduce stress, improve focus and concentration, and provide a source of knowledge and entertainment. Furthermore, reading has been linked to better cognitive function and a slower decline in mental abilities as people age."
Identify the main idea and supporting details.
Main Idea:
Reading regularly has numerous benefits for individuals of all ages.
Supporting Details:
1. For children, reading helps develop language skills, enhances vocabulary, and improves comprehension.
2. Reading stimulates imagination and creativity in children.
3. For adults, regular reading can reduce stress.
4. Reading improves focus and concentration in adults.
5. Reading provides a source of knowledge and entertainment.
6. Reading is linked to better cognitive function and a slower decline in mental abilities as people age.