Main Idea
Define main idea
The central or most important idea of the passage.
Theme and Main Idea are the same.
True or False
False
What is a simile?
A simile compares two things using like or as.
What is a prefix?
A prefix letters at the beginning of a word that changes the meaning.
Which word means to retell the main idea of a story?
a. cause
b. summarize
c. effect
b. summarize
Define theme
the lesson or message of a story.
What is a metaphor?
A metaphor compares to things without using like or as.
What does prefix re- mean?
again
What is the main idea?
Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then, bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to eat!
How to make homemade pizza.
Hard work pays off.
Is this theme or main idea?
theme
Command
Statement
Exclamation
Question
What does prefix dis- mean?
not, opposite of
What is the main idea?
If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
There are many ways to make yourself feel better
theme is _____. Main idea is _________.
Fill in blanks with words
unique; universal
Theme is universal. Main idea is unique.
Name 2 nouns, 2 verbs, and 2 adjectives.
noun (person, place, thing)
verb (action word)
adjective (describes a noun)
What does prefix pre- mean?
Before
Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. (They have to remain alert for predators.) Also, every giraffe’s coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.
Giraffes are unique animals
Ben had anything he ever wanted. He had clothes, shoes, money, and cars but he still was not happy.
What is the theme of this passage?
Money doesn't buy happiness.
Give an example of an adverb.
adverb (describes a VERB)
What does the prefix mis- mean?
Bad, wrong