Main Idea
The most important things to remember from a reading passage
What is the main idea?
The viewpoint from which a story is told is called what?
What is point of view?
What is the text structure that tells about a problem and offers one or more solutions to the problem?
Problem and Solution
What is the main idea of this paragraph? The St. Lawrence Seaway was a joint project of the United States and Canada. Together, the two countries built a series of canals, locks, and channels. They connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean by way of the St. Lawrence River. The seaway opened up the central part of North America to shipping to and from Europe. It had been in use since 1959.
The narrator is part of a story told from which Point of View?
What is first person point of view?
What is the text structure that shows how two or more things are alike and/or different?
Compare and Contrast
What does the French word pourquoi mean?
Why
What is the main idea of this paragraph? Can you tell when a storm is coming? There are some people who are very good at predicting when a storm is coming. They may feel sore in their joints. Some say they can smell it. There are several ways to know if a storm is on its way. You can listen to weather reports. The reporters use equipment that can watch weather from a distance. Often, the wind will start to blow. Trees may start to sway, and small branches and leaves start to fall. The sky will get dark, and you may see clouds become dark grey or black and thick. If you see a lightning streak or hear thunder, it's a good idea to go inside.
There are several ways to know if a storm is on its way.
If a story is told by a narrator who is not part of the story, it uses which POV?
What is third person point of view?
What is the text structure that uses the signal words so, because, since and therefore?
Cause and Effect
What is the main idea of this paragraph? The musicians in an orchestra are often arranged in groups. The woodwinds sit together. The strings sit together. So do the brass and the percussion players. This way it is easier for the musicians to play together. Usually, the percussion is in the back. In front of them may be the brass section. The woodwinds and the strings are often seated nearest to the front. This produces a good, even sound for the audience to enjoy
How is an orchestra arranged.
What is the point of view of this passage? Every morning I ride the bus to school. I get to the bus stop at 6:45am and I arrive at school at 7:10am.
First Person
What is the text structure of this paragraph? When I got home from school after a long boring day, I took out the peanut butter, jelly, and bread. After taking the lid off of the jars, I spread the peanut butter on one side of the bread and the jelly on the other, and then I put the two pieces of bread together. After that, I enjoyed it while watching "Cops" on the TV. I swear, that was the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I ever ate.
Chronological Order
What are four ways to describe a character?
Through his or her feelings, actions, speech, or thoughts.
Summarize this paragraph? When scientists explore a sea vent on the ocean floor, what are they looking for? Far below the surface, the atmosphere is dark, hot, and under a lot of pressure. Not only that, sea vents expel toxic chemicals that would kill ordinary sea creatures. So, what are they looking for? Life forms. That's right - they are looking for unusual forms of life that thrive on sulfur. Explorers find Jericho worms, orange worms, red palm worms, and giant tube worms living, and growing at an amazingly fast speed, around sea vents
Scientist explore the ocean floor looking for creatures that live around sea vents.
What is the point of view of this passage? The princess was locked in a tower, and she had no way to escape. All she could think about was a young plumber and his brother who had saved her plenty times before. The evil villain would soon have to meet Mario and Luigi.
Third Person
What is the text structure of this paragraph? Dr. Miller doesn't want the tigers to vanish. These majestic beasts are disappearing at an alarming rate. Dr. Miller thinks that we should write to our congress people. If we let them know that we demand the preservation of this species, maybe we can make a difference. Dr. Miller also thinks that we should donate to Save the Tigers. Our donations will help to support and empower those who are fighting the hardest to preserve the tigers. We owe it to our grandchildren to do something.
Problem and Solution