Main Idea
What is main idea?
The most important thing about the passage. What is the text mostly about?
The desert is very arid, or dry, with little rain. What does arid mean? A) Wet B) Dry C) Cold D) Windy
B) Dry
How many times should you read the question?
At least 2 times!
What is an inference?
A smart guess using clues from the text.
What is a character trait?
A word that describes what a character is like.
What is a supporting detail?
A supporting detail proves the main idea. These are things that backup your main idea.
Maria was joyful when she got a new puppy. She felt happy all day. What does joyful mean? A) Sad B) Angry C) Happy D) Tired
C) Happy
How many times should you read the passage?
At least 2 times!
The ground is wet and people are holding umbrellas. What can you infer? A) It is snowing B) It is raining C) It is sunny D) It is windy
B) It is raining
Which is a character trait? A) Runs fast B) Happy C) Went to school D) Ate lunch
B) Happy
Dogs are great pets. They can protect your house. They also keep you company and can be trained to do tricks. What is the main idea?
Dogs are great pets.
After the long hike, we rested on the bank and watched the water flow by. What does bank mean? A) A place to keep money. B) The side of a river. C) A school building. D) A type of store.
B) The side of a river
What should you do if you don't know what a word means?
Use context clues and use the words around it!
Tyler is shivering and wearing a heavy coat, hat, and gloves. What can you infer?
It is cold.
"Even though it was hard, Marcus kept trying and never gave up." What trait does Marcus show?
Determined/Dedicated/Hard-working
Elephants are highly intelligent animals. They can remember locations for many years, recognize themselves in mirrors, and show empathy towards other elephants. What is the main idea AND the BEST supporting detail?
The main idea is that elephants are highly intelligent animals. The best supporting detail is that elephants can remember locations for many years.
Lena tried to lift the heavy box, but it wouldn't budge. "This is massive," she said, wiping sweat from her face. What does massive mean? A) Very small B) Very heavy or big C) Very fast D) Very quiet
B) Very heavy or big
Are you done with your test in 30 minutes?
NO!!!
The classroom is quiet, students are sitting at desks, and pencils are down. The teacher is handing out papers. What can you infer?
The students are about to take a test.
Lila shared her snacks with everyone in class without being asked. What trait does Lila show?
Kind/Generous
The main idea is: "Birds can fly long distances." Which is NOT a supporting detail? A) Some birds migrate in the winter. B) Birds have strong wings. C) Birds can travel thousands of miles. D) Birds lay eggs.
D) Birds lay eggs
The kitten was timid. It hid behind the couch and would not come out when people were nearby. What does timid mean? A) Playful B) Loud C) Shy or scared D) Angry
C) Shy or scared
When you have completed your test, what should you do?
Double check every answer!!!!
Jasmine packed a suitcase, headed to the airport, and said goodbye to her family. What is Jasmine most likely about to do?
Take a trip/ go on vacation
Jake helped his friend clean up even though it wasn't his mess. He said,"It's okay, I'll help you finish." Which TWO traits does Jake show?
Helpful/Kind/Caring