Main Idea
Text Features
Text Structures
Inferencing
Random
100
What is main idea?
A - What a story or text is mostly about
B - The topic of a story
A
100
These are words that describe a picture or photograph.
Captions
100
Students spend too much time on their phones and devices which distracts them during class. Spending less time on phones and computers would help students make better grades.
Problem and Solution
100
What can we infer? Sarah never wants to go to the zoo with her family and covers her nose when she is around pets or other animals.
Sarah thinks animals smell bad.
100
What type of pet does Mrs. Burton have?
Guinea pigs
200
Which of these might be the main idea of an article about cats?
A. Cats make better pets than dogs.
B. Cats have fur.
A
200
A list of what page parts of a book are on.
Table of Contents
200
Staying up too late at night makes it difficult to stay awake during the day.
Cause and effect
200
What can we infer about this person?
This person is unhappy or sad about something.
200
What school holiday happens in March?
Spring Break
300
True or False: The main idea is ALWAYS in the first sentence of a story.
False
300
A picture with labels
Diagram
300
To make scrambled eggs, first you need to crack some eggs and stir them up with a fork. Next, you need to use a hot frying pan to cook the eggs. Then, add salt and pepper to make them taste good.
Sequence/Order
300
What can we infer? Evan goes to the library every week. He usually has at least 2 books that he has finished and turns in.
Evan enjoys reading.
300
What is our principal's name?
Mr. Norwood
400
Find the main idea: Swimming helps keep you in good shape and builds strong muscles in your arms and legs. Swimming doesn't hurt your joints and can make your heart healthier.
Swimming is good exercise.
400
Words that separate sections of a story
Headings
400
Being a school coach and being an athlete both let you stay in good shape and play sports. However, being an athlete often pays a lot more money than being a coach for a school sports team.
Compare and contrast
400
What can we infer? Mrs. Burton is drinking a large cup of coffee and is yawning a lot in class.
Mrs. Burton is tired or sleepy.
400
How many days does January have?
31
500
Find the main idea: Mark is always on time to class and turns in his work when he is supposed to. He makes sure to ask the teacher questions when he doesn't understand something.
Mark wants to be successful in school.
500
A picture that shows where a place is located.
Map
500
Which text structure gives details and information about a topic?
Description
500
What information do we use to make an inference?
Evidence or details from the story.
500
What game uses Xs and Os?
Tic-Tac-Toe