MAIN IDEA & SUMMARY
What is the main idea?
"Regular exercise improves mood, strengthens the heart, and increases energy levels."
Regular exercise improves overall health and well-being.
Sarah grabbed her umbrella and rain boots before leaving. What can you infer?
It is raining or about to rain.
Which structure uses signal words like “first,” “next,” and “finally”?
Chronological (sequence).
“The classroom was a zoo.” What figurative language is this?
Metaphor.
What is a claim?
A statement or opinion that needs proof.
Create a sentence that best summarizes this passage?
"Many students procrastinate. They wait until the last minute to study, which leads to stress and lower grades."
Procrastinating causes stress and lower grades for students.
"Marcus slammed his locker and walked away without speaking." What can you infer?
Marcus is upset or angry.
Which text structure shows similarities and differences?
Compare and contrast.
“The wind whispered through the trees.” What figurative language is this?
Personification.
Which is the strongest evidence?
A. “I think school should start later.”
B. “A study shows students perform better with more sleep.”
B. A study shows students perform better with more sleep.
Which detail best supports the main idea that recycling benefits communities?
A. Recycling bins are blue.
B. Recycling reduces landfill waste.
C. Some people forget to recycle.
D. Recycling trucks are loud.
B. Recycling reduces landfill waste.
If a character avoids eye contact and gives short answers, what might that suggest?
The character is nervous, guilty, or uncomfortable.
A passage explains a problem and then gives solutions. What structure is used?
Problem and solution.
What does the prefix “pre-” mean?
Before.
Is this evidence or opinion?
“Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.”
Opinion.
What should a strong summary NOT include?
Personal opinions or minor details.
What two things do you combine to make an inference?
Text evidence + what you already know.
Words like “because,” “since,” and “as a result” signal which structure?
Cause and effect.
If someone is described as “radiant,” which word is closest in meaning?
A. Dull
B. Bright
C. Angry
D. Quiet
B. Bright.
Which sentence is textual evidence?
A. The story is boring.
B. The author states, “The storm destroyed three homes.”
B. The author states, “The storm destroyed three homes.”
What is the central idea?
"Solar energy is renewable, reduces pollution, and lowers electricity costs over time."
Solar energy is a clean, cost-effective renewable resource.
A character studies every night, asks questions, and rewrites notes. What can you infer about them?
They are responsible or determined.
A text describing how volcanoes form step-by-step is using what structure?
Sequential/Process.
In the sentence, “After running the marathon, she was exhausted,” what does exhausted most likely mean?
Extremely tired.
Why must claims include strong evidence?
To make the argument believable and convincing.