Main Idea
My dog is called Buttons and he learns new tricks really quickly. When I say “Hands”, he will give me one of his front paws. He can even walk on two legs when I tell him to. It only took me three days to teach him these tricks. I don’t think other dogs can learn as quickly as Buttons. He is the best.
What is the main idea?
a) My dog is not clever.
b) My dog is smart.
c) I wish I could be a good dog trainer.
b) My dog is smart.
Julia wasn't sure exactly what time they would arrive, but she thought the APPROXIMATE time would be around 5:00. What does APPROXIMATE mean? Give the context clues you used in the sentence to determine the meaning. a) estimated b) unknown c) exact
a) estimated
Clues --- wasn't sure exactly, thought, around
His singing is driving me up the wall!
Idiom
The result of something happening
Effect
Synonyms
You learn about Science, Math, Art and many other subject areas. The school has a lot of books for you to read. The teachers create fun activities to make learning fun. There are also a lot of other kids here, who you can become friends with to study together.
What is the main idea?
School is a great place to learn.
Mrs. Jones was nervous about flying on an airplane. She had never flown before. Her daughter REASSURED her by telling her that planes are very safe. What does REASSURED mean? a) comforted b) reminded c) forced
a) comforted
The camera loves me.
Personification
The particular order of related events (e.g., a recipe, an instruction manual, a list)
Sequence/Chronological Order
A paragraph in a poem that is larger than a line, but not the whole poem.
Stanza
You can go swimming, diving and even build your dream house using sand. If you don’t like any of those activities, you can play volleyball with your friends. Another good thing to do on the beach is to lie down on the sand and sunbathe. What is the main idea?
The beach is the perfect place to have fun and relax.
The meadow was full of wildflowers. There were not many large plants, and tress were SPARSE. What does SPARSE mean? a) many b) few c) large
b) few
It's so noisy in here my head is going to explode!
Hyperbole
Similar, alike, both, different, unlike, on the other hand
Compare and Contrast
John studied his multiplication facts and he got a 100% on his math test. What is the effect?
He got a 100% on his math test.
During the summer, I always go to the library because there are a lot of amazing books there. I love reading. As it is quiet, it lets me concentrate and think about different things. The librarian is really nice and friendly too. She gives me candies all the time. What is the main idea?
The library is my favorite place.
Susie could smell the AROMA of freshly baking bread as soon as she walked into the kitchen. What does AROMA mean? a) scent b) sound c) stink
a) scent
Clap, clap, clap your hands!
Onomatopoeia
I spilled a glass of milk all over the floor, therefore I used a sponge and paper towels to clean it up.
Problem and Solution
What does the prefix "re" mean?
To do something again
Inside the volcano, there are hot liquid rocks called magma. It becomes lava when it comes out of the volcano. The lava that flows out of some volcanoes can reach up to 1100 degrees. It’s hot enough to burn you and in some cases, it can kill you. Other than lava, gases coming out of the volcano are poisonous to us.
What is the main idea?
a.) Volcanoes are really dangerous.
b.) Lava is hot.
c.) Gases emitted from volcanoes are poisonous.
b). Lava is hot.
Adrian liked his new laptop computer because it was light and PORTABLE. He took it with him everywhere! What does PORTABLE mean? a) small b) movable c) high-tech
b) movable
The crocodile's teeth are white knives.
Metaphor
Since, because, due to, if, so, as a result of, then, consequently
Cause and Effect
Mrs. Smith was doing a unit on healthy living with her students. All week she taught her students about eating the correct foods like fruits and vegetables. Over the weekend, some of Mrs. Smith's students were at the mall and saw her eating pizza, a milkshake, and candy. Mrs. Smith's student Molly was going to order a salad, but now decided to order junk food too. What is the theme?
A Actions speak louder than words
B Never eat pizza at the mall
C Vegetables are good for you
A.) Actions speak louder than words