theme
What is a theme?
A theme is a message or lesson learned that can be applied to real life.
What is the meaning of Main Idea?
The main idea is who or what the passage is about.
What is a verb?
A verb is a word that shows action.
When do you need commas?
Use a comma to separate three or more items in a series, or list.
What is a simile?
A simile compares two things using like or as.
What is the theme of the story Little Red Riding Hood?
Be careful of who you meet.
The dangers of trusting strangers.
Never go somewhere alone.
What are supporting details?
Supporting details are sentences from the passage that tells you more about the main idea.
Say the correct verb.
Tell your dog to (lay, lie) down in front of the barn.
lie
Say where the commas are needed in the sentence.
Your mural could inspire people to recycle be a volunteer or cheer for your team.
Your mural could inspire people to recycle, be a volunteer, or cheer for a team.
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor compares two things but does not use like or as.
What is the theme of The Boy Who cried Wolf?
Never lie and always tell the truth.
What is the main idea of Goldilocks and the three Bears?
Goldilocks was tired and needed a place to sleep.
What is the verb tense in the sentence?
The fresh snow will melt before noon tomorrow.
future
Say where the comma goes in the sentence.
My mom cooked bacon eggs pancakes and oatmeal for breakfast.
My mom cooked bacon, eggs, pancakes, and oatmeal for breakfast.
What is personification?
Personification is when human characteristics are given to non human things.