Main Idea
Information from the text that supports the main idea.
Words that mean the same thing.
What are synonyms?
A story that is made up but involves characters and settings that are familiar and could exist in the real world.
What is realistic fiction?
Comparing two unlike things using like or as.
What is a simile?
You would use a Venn diagram to organize information from this type of text.
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.
What is b) The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
Words that mean the opposite?
A story that has characters and settings that exist in a fictional universe - elements of magic are common in this genre.
What is fantasy?
Comparing two unlike things without like or as.
What is a metaphor?
When a text includes events that are told in the order in which they happened.
What is sequence of events or chronological order?
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.
What is d) Eric overcomes his nerves and hits the ball.
In the word "unhappy", "un-" is a _______ that means "not".
A text that uses literary devices such as figurative language, rhyme, verse, and symbolism to tell a story.
What is poetry?
Simile, metaphor, or neither: The night sky was a black cat.
What is a metaphor.
What is description?
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?
What is "Paco is an important part of the author's life."
When the author gives inanimate objects human characteristics or actions.
What is personification?
A made-up story that is set in the past and may include characters and/or events that actually happened.
What is historical fiction?
Simile, metaphor, or neither: The car raced up the street as fast as a rocket.
What is a simile?
An article that discusses the similarities and differences of whales and dolphins.
What is compare and contrast?
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?
What is "hurricanes are dangerous storms."
What is imagery?
A narrative text that is meant to be performed in front of an audience.
What is a drama?
"He's got a chip on his shoulder." is an example of this type of figurative language.
What is an idiom?
An article that informs readers about the effects of climate change on marine life and what a group of teens are doing to help.
What is problem and solution?