Main Idea
On the ice cream cone example which part is the main idea?
The ice cream!
label Annie the ant
prefix, base (root) word, suffix
What are two words with similar meaning called?
synonyms
Jada is a small black cat.
Trouble is a large black dog.
Compare Jada and Trouble.
They are both animals and both black.
What are the 3 authors purposes for writing?
1. Persuade
2. Inform
3. Entertain
If a table top is the mean idea then the legs are the _____?
supporting details
what is the prefix in the word "preheat"?
pre
What are 2 words with opposite meanings called?
antonyms
Jada is a small black cat.
Trouble is a large black dog.
Contrast Jada and Trouble.
Jada is small and a cat.
Trouble is large and a dog.
What would be the authors purpose for writing a fairy tale?
Entertain
What is the main idea?
"Katie went on a picnic. She packed turkey sandwiches, hot Cheetos, lemonade, and cookies. She took a quilt to sit on. Her dog, Sadie, came with her. She met her friend, Sienna, at the park."
Katie had a picnic.
what is the suffix in the word "unhappily"
-ly
Are these words synonyms or antonyms?
cold & hot
pretty & ugly
soft & hard
antonyms
Is it compare or contrast when you consider the similarities of two or more things?
compare
What would be the authors purpose for writing a recipe?
to inform
"Paul is going on vacation. He packed a suitcase with T-shirts, shorts, sandals, swim trunks, socks, and underwear. He made sure to bring his keys, wallet, and sunglasses too. He took a pool float, a football, and his football cards for fun."
Which is a detail?
A. Paul went on vacation
B. Paul packed for vacation
C. Paul took a football on vacation
C. Paul took a football on vacation
what does the prefix "-un" mean?
not
What is a synonym for cold?
freezing, cool, etc.
Is it compare or contrast when you consider the differences of two or more things?
contrast
What would be the authors purpose for writing a political campaign advertisement?
to persuade
What is the main idea?
"We arrived at 6:30, even though the game didn't start until 7. Dad bought our tickets while mom took us to the concession stand. We got popcorn, soda, and a candy bar. We found our seats in the stands. I saw the mascot and cheerleaders coming onto the field! The running back is my cousin. I was so excited to cheer him on. Our team made a touchdown! By half time, we were in the lead by 4 points!"
We went to a football game.
How does the meaning of the base word "try" change when you add the prefix "re-"?
Try means to attempt to do something
retry means to attempt to do something again
What is an antonym for small?
big, huge, giant, etc.
Make a venn diagram comparing and contrasting baseball and basketball.
basketball: played indoors, basketball, played on a timer, etc.
baseball: played outdoors, baseball, played in innings, etc.
both: a game/sport, teams, most points wins, etc.
What is the authors purpose of this statement?
Everyone should adopt a shelter dog! Dogs make the best pets. There are so many dogs in need of a loving home at our local shelter. You will not regret it.
to persuade