A story is mostly about a boy who lost his dog and found it again.
π What is the main idea?
Finding a lost dog
π Who are the characters in a story?
The people or animals in the story.
βThe girl was happy. She smiled all day.β
π What does happy mean?
Glad / joyful.
π Which one is made-up: fiction or nonfiction?
Fiction.
π If an author wants to teach you facts, what is the purpose?
Inform.
βThe cat slept all day. It didnβt play or eat.β
π What is one detail?
The cat slept all day
π Where and when a story happens is called what?
Setting.
βThe dog was tiny. It could fit in a bag.β
π What does tiny mean?
Very small.
π Which type of story gives real facts?
Non-fiction.
π If a story makes you laugh, what is the purpose?
Entertain.
βThe class planted seeds. They watered them every day. Soon, plants grew.β
π What is the main idea?
The class grew plants.
π What is the problem in a story called?
The conflict/problem.
βThe boy was exhausted after running.β
π What does exhausted mean?
Very tired.
π A book about real animals is what?
Non-fiction.
π If an author wants you to buy something, what is the purpose?
Persuade.
π What tells more about the main idea?
Details.
How the problem gets fixed is called what?
Solution.
π If you donβt know a word, what can help you figure it out?
Context clues.
π A story about a talking dragon is what?
Fiction.
π A book about sharks with facts is what?
Inform.
π What is the main idea of a story?
What the story is mostly about.
Name the 3 main story elements.
Characters, setting, problem/solution.
βThe water was freezing.β
π Is it hot or cold?
Cold.
π Name one nonfiction text feature.
Headings, captions, bold words, table of contents.
π A funny story about a silly cat is....
Entertain.