Theme
What is the theme of a story?
The theme is the central message or lesson the author wants the reader to learn.
What is the main idea of a passage?
The main idea is what the passage is mostly about.
What does "compare and contrast" mean?
It means to show similarities and differences between two things.
What is first-person point of view?
A story told from the narrator's perspective using "I" or "we."
What is the setting of a story?
The time and place where a story takes place.
Name one common theme in literature.
Examples: kindness, perseverance, friendship, honesty, bravery, etc.
How can you determine the main idea of a paragraph?
Look at the topic sentence and key details that support it.
What clue words help identify a sequence (chronological) text structure?
First, next, then, finally, after, before, etc.
What clue words tell you a story is in third-person point of view?
He, she, they, their, character names, etc.
What is the purpose of a summary?
To briefly explain the main points of a text.
Read this short passage: "Lily shared her lunch with a friend who forgot hers." What is the theme?
Kindness or generosity.
Read this sentence: "Honeybees play a major role in pollination, which helps plants grow and produce food." What is the main idea?
Honeybees help plants grow by pollinating them.
: Read this passage: "Dogs and cats are both common pets, but they have different needs. Dogs require more exercise, while cats are more independent." What text structure is used?
Compare and contrast.
Read this sentence: "I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the giant cake!" What point of view is this?
First-person point of view.
What is an inference? Give an example.
An inference is a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.
Example: If someone is carrying an umbrella and wearing rain boots, you can infer that it is raining outside.
How is theme different from the main idea?
The theme is the lesson or moral, while the main idea is what the story is mostly about.
: What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details?
The main idea is the most important point, while supporting details give more information about it.
What text structure is being used in this passage:
"First, mix the flour and sugar. Then, add the eggs and stir. Finally, bake the mixture at 350°F."
Sequence (chronological order).
What is the difference between third-person limited and third-person omniscient?
Third-person limited knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, while third-person omniscient knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
Read this passage and make an inference:
"Lisa's hands shook as she held the envelope. Her heart pounded as she slowly peeled it open."
Lisa is nervous about what’s inside the envelope, possibly a test result (school or doctor) or important news.
Read this excerpt: "Despite failing many times, Jake never gave up on his dream of being an astronaut." What is the theme, and how does the author show it?
Theme: Perseverance.
The author shows it by describing how Jake kept trying despite failing many times.
Read this paragraph and identify the main idea and two supporting details:
"The Great Wall of China was built to protect China from invaders. It stretches over 13,000 miles and took centuries to complete. Today, it is one of the most famous landmarks in the world."
Main Idea: The Great Wall of China is an important historical structure.
Supporting Details: It was built for protection; It is over 13,000 miles long.
Identify the text structure and explain why:
"Pollution is a major problem in many cities. One solution is to encourage people to use public transportation instead of cars. Another solution is to reduce factory emissions."
Problem and solution—The passage presents a problem (pollution) and possible solutions.
Rewrite this sentence in third-person omniscient:
"I was nervous before the test, but I knew I had studied hard."
"Ava was nervous before the test, but she knew she had studied hard. Meanwhile, her friend Max was confident, feeling well-prepared."
Read the passage below and determine the point of view.
"You step onto the stage, heart pounding as the bright lights blind you for a moment. The audience waits in silence, expecting greatness. You take a deep breath, reminding yourself that you've practiced for this moment. Now, it's time to shine."
Second-person point of view—The passage uses "you" to place the reader directly into the scene.