Main Idea Mania
What is the definition of the Main Idea?
What a text is mainly about!
Choose the correct sentence:
A) He don’t like apples.
B) He doesn’t like apples.
B) He doesn’t like apples.
What is a synonym for “angry”?
Answer: Mad, furious, upset
What is a metaphor?
A comparison saying something is something else (no “like” or “as”)
What is the purpose of a glossary?
Defines important words in the text
To find the Main Idea
What is the subject of this sentence: “The cat chased the mouse”?
The cat!
What is an antonym for “difficult”?
Answer: Easy
“The wind howled through the trees.” What type of figurative language is this?
Personification
What does the Table of Contents help you with?
Lists the sections in order that they appear.
DAILY DOUBLE (WORTH DOUBLE PTS)
If the main idea of a paragraph is Bees are important name two supporting details.
MAKE HONEY
KEEP LIFE CYCLES GOING IMPORTANT FOR POLLINATION
Identify the verb: “She carefully painted the picture.”
Painted!
What’s the meaning of the word “portable”? (Hint: root word is "port")
Answer: Able to be carried
“He was as fast as lightning.” What is this an example of?
Simile
What is the purpose of a caption under a photo?
A) To decorate the page
B) To explain what is happening in the picture
C) To tell you the page number
D) To introduce a new chapter
B) To explain what is happening in the picture
Why are headings and bold titles important?
They tell you what the section is about.
What is the correct past tense of “run”?
Answer: Ran
What does the prefix “un-” mean?
Not or opposite of
What does “hyperbole” mean?
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally
What is the purpose of bold words in a nonfiction article?
A) To make the page look more exciting
B) To show the names of characters
C) To highlight important vocabulary or ideas
D) To replace pictures and captions
C) To highlight important vocabulary or ideas
Many kids think that sharks are dangerous to humans, but most shark species don’t attack people at all. In fact, humans are a bigger danger to sharks. Pollution, overfishing, and climate change are hurting shark populations around the world. What is the best main idea of this passage?
A) Sharks are scary creatures that eat people.
B) Sharks are endangered because of human actions.
C) All sharks are friendly and fun.
D) Pollution doesn’t affect animals in the ocean.
B) Sharks are endangered because of human actions.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A) The dogs runs in the park every morning.
B) The dog run in the park every morning.
C) The dog runs in the park every morning.
D) The dogs is running in the park every morning.
C) The dog runs in the park every morning.
What does “cautiously” mean in this sentence: “She cautiously crossed the street”?
Answer: Carefully or with caution
Onomatopoeia
How does an index help a reader?
A) It gives a list of chapter titles at the beginning of the book
B) It shows images and diagrams related to the topic
C) It helps the reader find specific topics and the pages they’re on
D) It explains what new words mean in a sentence
C) It helps the reader find specific topics and the pages they’re on