Main Idea
These are what support the main idea
Supporting details
What is the clue word that tells the beginning of the story?
First
What are we looking for in a sentence to tell us about unsaid facts?
We use context clues to help us understand these ___________
Unknown Words
This is a person, place or thing
Noun
The main idea of a story is ...
What the story is all about or the purpose of the story
What are the clue words that show the end of the story?
In the end, finally, lastly
We went to see a movie in the movie theater. There were a lot of screams throughout the movie.
What conclusion can you draw?
It was a scary movie
Many companies are downsizing, or reducing the number of employees they have, in order to save money.
What does the word downsizing mean?
Reducing the number of employees
These are two words that have opposite meanings.
Antonyms
A little over 8 million people live in New York City. More than 800 languages are spoken in New York City. France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886.
What is the main idea of this story?
Facts about New York
Put the following sentences in order.
After, you serve the plate of chicken on a warm plate.
First, you wash the kitchen with warm water.
Then you cook the chicken on the grill until brown.
First, you wash the kitchen with warm water.
Then you cook the chicken on the grill until brown.
After, you serve the plate of chicken on a warm plate.
After reading the passage, what is the next step to drawing a conclusion.
Find clues in the story to tell us unsaid facts
The restaurant has a lot of beverage options, such as milk, Coca-Cola, and tea.
The word beverage means?
Drinks
The original video game system was called Pong.
The word original means?
First
Myspace was the original social media platform. Facebook came next, and was featured in the movie The Social Network. Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat came a few years later.
What is the main idea of this story?
Different types of social media
Please tell the story in order.
I got very tired so I went home.
I went for a swim, after I finished reading my book.
We decided to spend the day at the beach.
We decided to spend the day at the beach.
I went for a swim, after I finished reading my book.
I got very tired so I went home.
Alex loves to hike, ski, swim and camp. He always wants to take his holiday to places like this.
What conclusion can you draw based on the sentence above?
Alex likes being outside
The fifty pound pumpkin was gargantuan in size.
What does the word gargantuan mean?
Large/Big/Huge
When you talk about the similarities and differences between two different things we call this?
Compare and Contrast
Pisa immediately brings to mind one thing- the Leaning Tower. It is considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The Italian city of Pisa stands out because of its special architecture.
What is the main idea of this story?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
What is the sequence of holidays from the start of the year to the end of the year.
Halloween
Christmas
Christmas Eve
New Years Day
New Years Eve
New Years Day
Halloween
Christmas Eve
Christmas
New Years Eve
Tyler needed to pick up his package from Amazon and mail his grandmother a card.
What conclusion can you draw about where Tyler went?
Post Office
Steve is very awkward when he talks to girls.
The word awkward means?
Uncomfortable
The football player was encircled and attacked by the defense. He lost the ball.
What does the word encircled mean?