Main Idea
Author's Purpose
Context Clues
Character Traits
Summarizing
100

The main idea of the movie, "Coco". 

What is Miguel stayed true to himself and followed his dream to become a musician?

100

"As it is now time for my son, the prince, to marry, we shall hold a great contest to find the strongest and bravest princess in all the kingdom," announced the kind. Prince Harold sighed. He didn't care who won the contest. He didn't want to get married. He wanted to train unicorns.

The author's purpose is ____.

P.I.E.

What is the author wanted to entertain?
100

§When Vanessa got home, she noticed that her dog had chewed up her brand new sofa. She was furious! The look on her face showed exactly how unhappy she was. Which word can best replace the bold word? Which words were your clue?

§A. happy

§B. excited

§C. angry

What is angry?

100

A character trait for Miguel.

What is brave, conflicted, strong, determined, impulsive or irresponsible?
100

Summarize the movie "Coco".

What is Miguel wants to be a musician but his family is against music so on the Day of the Dead he crosses the bridge to find his family to help prove that music isn't bad. He gets trapped over there and starts turning into a skeleton himself. His ancestors help him and his Earth family changes their minds?

200

Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they build kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams and to use imagination to achieve success.

What is the main idea?

a. The Wright Brothers worked hard.

b. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.

c. Inventors build kites.

d. The first flight happened in 1903.

The main idea is the Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.

200

I know you are super busy, but can you please help me with the math homework today? You are so good at math, and I am really having trouble. Plus if you help me today, I will help you with your book report next week. Also, my mom made these yummy cookies today and we can have some while we are working. 

The author's purpose is   ?

P.I.E

What is the author wants to persuade?

200

§Wendy was framing a family picture. When she placed the picture in the frame, it was a bit too big to fit. She had to decrease the size of the picture by cutting one end with scissors. The bold word means? Which words were your clue?

§A. make bigger

§B. make smaller

§C. glue down

What is make smaller?

200
A character trait of Rob from Tiger Rising.

What is shy, artistic, respectful, kind, or nervous?

200

Summarize the story of Luna.

What is Saul wanted to take Luna to his grandpa's house but his mom said no. So Saul left Luna and when he got back Luna was gone. Saul was sad. Then that night Saul had a dream of a moth and saw Luna as a moth the next day.

300

Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric's reflexes took over and he heard the "CRACK!" of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!

The main idea is...

a. Eric plays baseball.

b. Eric scores a point.

c. How to play baseball.

d. Eric overcomes his nerves and hits the ball.

The main idea is Eric overcomes his nerves and hits the ball.

300

Marsupials are a type of mammal. Female marsupials have a pocket that they use for carrying and protecting their babies. Most marsupials such as kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, and koalas live in Australia. The only marsupial native to North American is opossum.

The author's purpose is   ?

P.I.E.

What is the author is trying to inform?

300

§The teacher asked the class a social studies question. Jonathan raised his hand quickly so he could be the first to _______________.

Which word best completes the sentence? What words give you a clue?

§A. exit

§B. ask

§C. answer

What is answer?

300

Adam always seems to be tripping over his own feet. He has a knack for dropping things and has accidentally broken several dishes. Last week, he accidentally dropped his dad's cell phone in the sink!

A character trait for Adam is _____.

What is clumsy?

300

Summarize Tiger Rising.

Rob wanted to make friends but he was a very shy boy who was always picked on by bullies. So when a new girl showed up he had a hard time being her friend but they found a tiger together and soon became good friends. Then they let the tiger go and Rob's dad had to shoot it because it wasn't safe for a tiger to be in the woods.

400

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!

What is the main idea?

The main idea is Paco is an important part of the author's life.

400

People who wanted to travel from the east to settle in the west in the mid 1800s traveled on the Oregon Trail in wagon trains. The trail started in Iowa and Missouri and stretched about 2,000 miles to Oregon. Over 50.000 settlers made this long and dangerous journey. Not everyone who started the journey made it to Oregon. Many died from illness, accidents and bad weather.

The author's purpose is __?

What is the author's purpose is to inform?
400

§Bill taunted his baby sister by holding her milk bottle in front of her and then pulling it away. This made her cry. When their mother found out, Bill was grounded.

The bold word means…? What words give you a clue?

What is teased?
400

Dwayne is always asking questions. He wants to know all about how things work and why things are the way they are. 

A character trait for Dwayne is _______.

What is curious?

400

Summarize Margret Knight: A Lifetime of Inventions."

Margret Knight was a girl who lived in the past who worked hard to create many inventions. She is best known for her invention of the flat-bottom bag and the machine that goes with it. She started making inventions young and made over 20 different inventions.

500

Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge, when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.

What is the main idea?

The main idea is hurricanes are dangerous storms.

500

Persuade me to give you the 500 points. 

What is ____________?

500

§Charlie thought his friend Robert was dressed in a bizarre way. He was wearing a thick jacket, pants and a now hat in the middle of summer.

Which word can best replace the bold word? What words give you a clue?

What is strange?

500

Estefani is always making jokes. She can make almost anyone laugh. He can also make the most amazing silly faces.

A character trait for Estefani is ______.

What is silly, amusing, or entertaining?

500

Summarize "Why Build a Pyramid?"

Pyramids are giant monuments from 4,000 years ago. Many of the pyramids have the same shape: a square base and 4 triangular sides. This was the easiest large building they could build back then without cranes. They used ramps and blocks of stone to create the large monuments.