Main Idea
What is the main idea of a story?
The most important point or message the author wants to share.
What are context clues?
Words or phrases around an unknown word that help you figure out its meaning.
What should you do when you find a word you don't know?
Try to use context clues or look it up in a dictionary.
Name one strategy to improve reading comprehension.
Summarizing what you read in your own words, or other correct answer
How can you find the main idea of a paragraph?
Look for the topic sentence or the sentence that summarizes the paragraph.
If you see the word "glistening" in a sentence, what might it mean based on context?
The grass was glistening in the sun, wet with dew.
It means shining or sparkling, often because of being wet.
What is a dictionary?
A book that gives meanings, pronunciations, and uses of words.
Why is asking questions while reading helpful?
It keeps you engaged and helps you think critically about the text.
Give an example of a main idea from a book or story we read together.
**teacher decision
How can you use context clues to understand a difficult word?
Read the sentences before and after the word for hints about its meaning.
How do synonyms help us understand unknown words?
It helps us find a similar meaning of another word.
How can you tell if you have understood a story?
If you can retell the story's main points and answer questions about it.
Why is knowing the main idea important when reading?
It helps you understand what the text is about and what to focus on.
What type of context clue might use a synonym?
A synonym context clue uses a word with a similar meaning.
How can knowing root words help you understand unknown words?
They can give you clues about the meaning of the word as a whole.
How can illustrations help you find the main idea?
They can provide visual clues about the story and its main points.
Give an example of a sentence with a context clue.
**teacher decision- example: "The cat was lethargic, moving slowly and hardly waking up."
What is the meaning of the word taunting in the sentence?
The coach doesn’t allow taunting, so don’t let her hear you making fun of the other team.
Making fun of