Main Idea
True or False. Main idea means the same thing as central idea.
Think about the suffix -al. What is the meaning of -al?
related to
I saw a bird Tom said.
Write this sentence correctly using quotations.
"I saw a bird," Tom said.
I won a gold medal for the race!
What is the meaning of medal in this sentence?
a prize made of gold
Name two obstacles the Pilgrims had to overcome when they first arrived in Plymouth, MA.
What is the main idea of a text?
What the text is mostly about. Or the central idea of a text.
Staples sells fundamental goods that students need. Think about the suffix -al. What is the meaning of fundamental?
related to basic needs
Write this sentence correctly using quotations:
Where was it asked Lynn
"Where was it?" asked Lynn.
The principal will present the award tomorrow.
What does present mean in this sentence?
to give an award
What does describe someone's character mean?
How a person thinks, feels, and behaves or is described in a story.
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
What is the main idea?
That Peter's parents made new rules for the new carpet.
You are not capable of jumping 100 feet in the air.
Think of the suffix -able. What does capable mean in this sentence?
You are not capable of jumping 100 feet in the air.
Write this sentence correctly using quotations:
Pete replied you just saw a house cat
Pete replied, "You just saw a house cat."
This is Dan's birthday present.
What does present mean in this sentence?
A gift.
I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, “Dance, Boots”, he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks.
What is the main idea?
That Boots is very smart.
You are capable of getting 100% on this test. Think of the suffix -able what does capable mean in this sentence?
You are able to get 100% on this test.
Write this sentence correctly using quotations:
Tom yelled no it was a bird
Tom yelled, "No! It was a bird!"
There is a fine for littering in the park.
What does fine mean in this sentence?
A fee charged when a law is broken.
How would you describe The Grinch's character?
Brad is sixteen years old and yesterday he had his first driving lesson. “Back out of the driveway carefully,” his dad said. “Be sure you look in the mirror to make sure nobody is behind you.” Brad backed the car up and turned the wheel quickly. He and his father felt the car go bump. Oh no! Brad hit the mailbox.
What is the main idea?
That Brad's first driving lesson did not go well.
The mask was not breathable.
Think about what you know about the suffix -able. What does the word breathable mean in THIS sentence.
Not able to breath. Not breathable.
Write this sentence correctly using quotations:
Hey I see a cat print shouted Beth.
"Hey, I see a cat print!" shouted Beth.
or
"Hey! I see a cat print!" shouted Beth.
I felt fine after I took a nap.
What does fine mean in this sentence?
Name two obstacles the settlers had to face when they first had to settle Jamestown Virginia. What was making them sick?
The mosquitoes and the water. They did not have enough food. People were not farming and working because they were looking for gold.