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 the smartest dog!
c. I wish I can be a good dog trainer.
b. My dog is the smartest dog!
My son and his two companions love playing games. They are always happy to play together.
what does companions mean?
friends
Sarah's room was a mess. She had books and papers all over her desk and toys were scattered across the floor. She had clothes stuffed under her bed and her dresser drawers were so crammed with things that she almost couldn't open them. Now her assignment was due and it was missing. She looked everywhere in her backpack and in her room. It was nowhere to be found. What is the theme?
Neatness counts!
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
There/They're/Their going to the store.
They're
The people or animals that act out the story.
Who are the characters.
I always have trouble flying a kite. For a kite to fly, the weather needs to be good and windy. If there is no wind, the kite will never fly. You need to find a spacious place to fly your kite. It is dangerous to fly your kite near roads, power lines or an airport.
What is the main idea?
a. Flying kites is hard.
b. Kites can break easily.
c. It is dangerous to fly a kite.
a. Flying kites is hard.
I'm really hungry. That cracker didn't appease my hunger. I want a sandwich now.
What does appease mean?
satisfy
What is the theme for The Three Little Pigs?
Take your time and do something right the first time (brick house).
What do you call a book that lists the definitions of words in alphabetical order?
A dictionary
The time and the place of the story.
What is the setting.
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
The main idea of this passage is:
a. Sometimes people feel sad
b. You should do good things for others
c. We’re not always happy
d. There are many ways to make yourself feel better
d. There are many ways to make yourself feel better
The aroma of a fresh baked pie lingered in the kitchen and made my stomach growl.
What does aroma mean?
smell
Trevor stood at the edge of the mountain and looked down. He knew how dangerous a fall would be, but he made up his mind that he would have to carefully climb down a little to reach his sister who had slipped a few seconds before. No matter how much Trevor's heart raced, he knew that his sister was in trouble and that she needed him.
Be brave, even when you are scared. Have courage in scary situations.
Are the words listed synonyms or antonyms?
dark and light
antonyms
The person who writes the story and the person who draws the pictures for the story.
What is the author and the illustrator.
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. (They have to remain alert for predators.) Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
The main idea of this passage is: a. Giraffes don’t sleep very much.
b. Giraffes are unique animals.
c. There are many animals in the world.
d. No animal is taller than a giraffe.
b. Giraffes are unique animals.
Kelly was sick. Her voice was almost inaudible. We had to lean forward to hear her.
What does inaudible mean?
Very soft/ hard to hear
what is the theme for Cinderella?
Kindness towards everyone matters. Forgive others for doing wrong. Don't let bad things ruin your heart.
What type of figurative language is this and what does it mean?
It cost an arm and a leg.
Idiom
It cost a lot of money.
The events that happen in the story.
What is the plot.
I have a dog whose name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him. The main idea of this passage is:
A. The dog’s name is Paco.
B. Everyone should have a dog.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
D. The dog is cute and sweet.
C. The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
The bear was sluggish after the long winter oh hibernation. Her cubs had no trouble keeping up with her.
What does sluggish mean?
slow
As Alice walked down the sidewalk to school, she noticed that Ryan dropped a $20 bill without noticing. As he continued walking to school, Alice bent down and picked up the money. She imagined all the things she could spend it on and how fun it would be to go shopping with her friends. Then she thought about Ryan and how he would feel when he found the money missing. Alice sighed and hurried to catch up to Ryan to give him his money back.
Be honest. Do the right thing.
Solve this analogy:
Car is to gasoline as television is to ___________.
electricity
The message that is in the story or what the story is about.
What is the theme.