Synonyms
What is a synonym?
A word that has the same or similar meaning
True or False:
Summarize means to retell the main points of a story.
True
What is a synonym for hazardous, as in "Riding your bike without a helmet is hazardous."
Dangerous
The main idea tells us...
what the passage is mostly about
What is a conjunction?
A conjunction is a word that connects two words or clauses or sentences or phrases and shows the relationship between them.
What is a synonym for conserve, as in "We need to conserve our water."
Save
True or False:
When summarizing a story or a passage, you are telling what the main idea is.
True
True or False:
The main idea is not always stated clearly in the passage.
False
Where can you usually find the main idea in a paragraph?
At the beginning or the end of the paragraph
What is a subordinating conjunction?
A subordinating conjunction adds a dependent clause to a sentence
What is a synonym for vital, as in "It is vital that he takes his medicine today."
Important
What is the topic of this passage? They are building a new school near my house. Every day I watch the workers drive huge tractors and push a ton of dirt. They have big cranes that help them place tall beams in the ground. The workers build walls using bricks. Every day it looks more and more like a school. Mom says I will go there in the fall.
Getting a New School/ Building a new school
What is a synonym for arid, as in "The desert is an arid place."
Dry
True or False:
Supporting Details are details that explain the main idea of the story.
False
Name any 3 subordinating conjunctions
Ex: after, because, while, until
What is a synonym for blunder, as in "I made a blunder."
Mistake, error
Aaron wanted to ride his bike to school. He saw that he had to a flat tire. Aaron said, "Oh,no, I really wanted to ride my bike to school. I will have to wait until I get it fixed." His mom said, "I will take you to school today." Aaron went to school without his bike.
Aaron couldn't ride his bike because of a flat tire.
Use "even though" in a sentence about rain.
ex: Charles walked the dog even though it was raining.
Read the following sentences and choose the main idea.
John's favorite sport is basketball. He practices every day after school. He won player of the year last year. One day, John hopes to enter a basketball competition (and of course win).
A. He practices everyday after school. B. He won player of the year last year. C. John's favorite sport is basketball. D. None of these
C. John's favorite sport is basketball.
Use "before" in a sentence about going to sleep.
ex: I brushed my teeth before I went to sleep.
What is a synonym for consent, as in "I give you my consent."
Permission
Summarize this passage.
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.
What is the main idea of this passage? The rules for lining up are very clear. Wait until the teacher calls your group, then stand up and push in your chair. Walk to the door and stand in a straight, quiet line. Anyone not following the rules will be told by the teacher to please sit down. This can cause the class to be late for their transition.
Rules for lining up are clear.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
A. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is B. Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way. C. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. D. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area.
B. Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way.
Why do you think Subordinating Conjunctions are important?
Subordinating conjunctions are important because they allow us to explain two different things and their relationship (ex: time, place, as a result of)