Theme
Central Idea
Summary
Evidence
Test strategies
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What is theme?
The lesson or message in the story.
100
What is central idea?
The main point in the story./ The point the author wants you to remember the most.
100
What is a summary?
A brief retelling of a story’s main events. /Stating the author’s purpose and main ideas.
100
What is relevant evidence ?
Evidence that best supports your claim.
100
What is the strategy called when you cross out answers that are incorrect?
The process of elimination.
200
How long is a theme? (a word, sentence, paragraph)
A theme is a sentence.
200
What texts are associated with finding central idea?
Non fiction texts.
200
What does the Somebody But So Then strategy stand for?
Somebody- The character
Wanted - What was their goal or what did they try to obtain
But - What was the problem
So -What was the solution
Then - How did it end.
200
Before finding evidence, what do you need to know first?
You should know the answer you’re trying to prove./ Your claim.
200
On a test, before reading the text what should you do?
You should read the questions first.
300
How can you find a theme?
You must make an inference based on what happened in the text.
300
Where can the central idea be found? (3 things)
-Usually can be found in the first and last paragraphs.
-Use the title and subheadings as clues.
-Look at topics or words that repeat.
300
What are the three steps for writing a summary for an informational text?
1.Read the text and take notes on the main idea.
2. Write the topic sentence.
3. Write on central idea for each section.
300
Which quote best supports the theme, choosing to take action requires courage.
a. “Him telling an amazing story about surviving a crash landing.”
b. “that quiet girl”
c.”every classmate turned to stare at her”
d. “knew it was time to blend back in or help”
D.
300
If a question gives you a paragraph, quote or line to refer to, what should you do to answer the question?
Go back into the text.
400
Why aren't the following statements themes?
You should never swim without a lifeguard.
If you can't swim, don't go to the lake.
These statements are not themes because it does not apply to everyone/the world. It is only speaking about the story.
400
What does the W.I.N strategy stand for?
W (Who or what is the article about?)
I (What important info is in the article?)
N (Number - use a small number of words to describe your central idea)
400
What is a summary for Little Red Riding hood.
Little Red RIding hood wanted to take her Granny some treats but, she met a wolf who tricked her. So she got away from the wolf. Then she saved her granny and lived happily ever after.
400
C.
400
What should be included when you annotate the text?
Symbols, underlines words, and gist statements.
500
What is the theme of this story?
Put things away when you are done using them. Always clean up after yourself. You must be responsible for your things.
500
What is the central idea of this passage?
The food at the movie theatre is great!
Treats from, the theater tastes good.
500
Summarize the story.
The Emperor liked to tell riddles, but his men didn’t know how to answer. So Birbal comes and answers the riddle. Then the Emperor is pleased.
500
B.
500
When all your questions are answered, what do you do next?
Check over your answers by making sure you selected the answer that best answers the question.