Main Idea and Details
What is another name for main idea?
central idea
character traits
When an author uses lots of words like first, then, next, finally, what structure are they using?
sequence
What does the prefix un- mean?
not
How many sentences should be written for a short response question?
Short responses should be 3-4 sentences.
How many details make a strong paragraph? a) 1 b) 2 c) 8 d) 10
b
In a text, what is it called when characters talk?
dialogue
What does it mean to compare and contrast?
What does the prefix re- mean?
again
What should you always do to a passage on the ELA to help yourself answer the questions?
Underline the answer in the passage.
What is the main idea supported by?
supporting details
What is the second thinking job for fiction text?
What is the main character's problem?
What is the text structure below?
Connected events. What happens in response to the first event.
Cause and effect
What does the word dislike mean?
to not like
True or false: On your bubble sheet, it is okay to make pencil marks outside the bubbles.
False. There should be no pencil marks outside the bubbles on your bubble sheet.
What is the main idea of this paragraph? I believe that children should not have homework on the weekends. Children needs time to play. They also need to spend time with their families. Some kids have extra activities like karate or dance. Homework for children on the weekends is a bad idea.
Children should not have homework on the weekends
What kind of writing is shown below? (Hint: look at the punctuation!)
"When will we eat dinner?" I asked mom. Mom said, "Soon."
not happy
What is the first thinking job for non-fiction text?
What is the topic of this text?
The main idea of a passage is: a) How the story starts b) How the story ends c) What the whole passage was mostly about d) What the first sentence is about.
c
What is it called when a character has a tough problem they need to overcome?
What is an obstacle?
What is the text structure below?
Sometimes, hawks and owls are badly injured by cars. These birds face a huge problem, because they can no longer hunt for food.
One way to fix this is to keep the birds at special rehabilitation centers. People can visit the centers to learn more about hawks and owls.
What does the word replay mean?
play again
Describe the term "point of view."
The way a character sees, and this might be different from how another character sees it.