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Main Idea
Theme
Context Clues
Context Clues
Inferring
100
What is another way to describe the main idea?
The main idea is what the passage or reading section is mainly about.
100

What is the theme of a story?

what the author wants you to learn or know; a broad idea about life 

100
The boy lingered in the stands after the concert. He was hoping to watch the band members pack up. What does "lingered" mean?
stayed
100
The three students decided to collaborate on the project, since they all had different talents to share. What does "collaborate" mean?
work together
100

I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see the planet Earth below.

Who am I?

astronaut

200
Describe a category for the list of words: beagle, poodle, spaniel, golden retriever, pug

dogs

200

What is the theme of "The Lion King"? 

do not let your past define your future

200

Joe felt anguish when his dog died. He'd had his dog for 13 years. What does "anguish" mean?

extreme pain, sadness, and suffering

200

The student strives to get an A on the test. What does "strives" mean?

try or tries

200

My father did not like to wear his crown. He said it was heavy and made his head hurt. While I did not have a crown, my parents made sure I had a silk dress with gold thread to wear for the coronation.

Who am I?

a princess

300

Describe a category for the list of words: yurt, shack, igloo, cottage, bungalow, ranch

homes

300

What is the theme of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory"?

Greed leads to disaster
300
Our hockey team was far superior than any other team in the league. We had not lost a game yet! What does "superior" mean?
the best
300
Cheerleaders are a boisterous group. They spend a lot of time jumping and shouting to energize the players and the fans. What does "boisterous" mean?
loud, noisy, energetic
300

The crowd began to roar as I made a few practice swings with the bat. The umpire called to me sharply to hurry. I was not in any hurry to face the most famous pitcher in history.

Who am I?

a baseball player

400

What is the main idea of this paragraph? 

Dear Mom, I know you don't think I should have Mikey's baby iguana when he moves, but here's why I should. If I don't take it, he goes to Stinky, and Stinky's dog, Lurch, will eat it. You don't want that to happen, do you? Your son, Alex

Alex is trying to convince his mother to let him have a baby iguana.

400

What is the theme of "The Tortoise & the Hare"?

Slow and steady wins the race.

400
The gymnast was so agile. I was amazed at the graceful way she moved during the floor routine. What does "agile" mean?
flexible, able to bend and move in many ways
400
The auditorium looks like it is filled to capacity. I don't think we will find an empty seat. What does "capacity" mean?
The largest amount possible
400

I often work in the early morning when the light is best. The canvas has had time to dry over night. When I start, I make sure all of my brushes are clean. 

Who am I?

an artist

500

What is the difference between the main idea of a story and the theme of a story?

The main idea is mostly what the story is about (a short summary). The theme is the life lesson or moral that the author wants us to remember. It may have nothing to do with the details of the story itself.

500

What is the theme of "Encanto"?

Using your gifts to bless others, but not letting your gifts define your identity

500
Keep your speech concise to save time. We have many students who need to present their reports. What does "concise" mean?
short
500
Nina was completely inept at cooking. She seemed to burn everything she tried to cook. What does "inept" mean?
have little or no skill
500

I liked walking next to the covered wagon more than riding in it with my sisters. If I got tired, sometimes my father would let me ride horseback behind him. In the evening, Pa, my brothers, and I would sleep under the wagon, while Ma and my sisters slept in the wagon. I hoped we would reach the West soon.

Who am I?

a pioneer boy