Main Idea
main idea
what the story or paragraph is mostly about
The class had to cancel recess because of the weather.
person against nature
time and place of the story
Setting
you, your, yours
Second person
My teacher asked me to look up a definition, or the meaning of a word.
definition
Looking at the title and heading tells about the main idea! True or False
True
Jenny and her best friend Mildred wanted to visit the zoo, but Mildred's mother said, "No!"
person against person
The lesson the author wants you to learn.
Theme
we, us
First person
My mother makes me do my chores. She first requires me to clean my room.
example
What are clues that help find the main idea?
repeated words and the opening and closing
The car sputtered and died in the middle of the road! Virginia couldn't make it to her meeting on time!
person against technology
The problems of the story.
conflict
"We didn't get to go shopping!" screamed Susie. "I know you are disappointed!" said Mom.
Third person
Littering is illegal or unlawful.
synonym
I have a pet named Steeler. He is a German Shepherd and he is 3 years old. My husband got him for his birthday. Steeler loves to play ball and eat lots of treats when he does tricks!
What is the main idea?
Steeler the German Shepherd
The town wanted to close the skate park, but the skaters protested.
person against society
The way the story makes the reader feel!
MOOD
"I want to join the club!" Jim yelled. The coach said, "You aren't old enough! We were all disappointed.
First person
Talking back to an adult is disrespectful. We need to respect our elders.
antonym
The main idea and the theme are the same.
True or False
False
Bobby watched as the wind blew the tree over and some mysterious ghoul sprayed green glob over the street, keeping him from crossing to his house!
person against super natural
The conversation between the characters in the story.
Dialogue
to find Point of View you look at dialogue
true or false
false
Janet was feeling anxious about her first day at a new school. What if she couldn't make new friends?
inference