Main Idea & Details
What is the main idea?
"Dogs need exercise every day. They like to run, play fetch, and go on walks."
Dogs need daily exercise.
"The boy was exhausted after running the race."
What does exhausted mean?
Very tired
What text feature tells you the name of a section in bold print?
Heading
"Her smile was as bright as the sun."
Is this a simile or metaphor?
Simile
If an author writes a story to entertain you, what is their purpose?
To entertain
Which sentence is a supporting detail?
Main Idea: Plants need sunlight to grow.
A. Plants are living things.
B. Plants need sunlight to grow tall and healthy.
C. Some plants grow indoors.
B
"She wore a jacket because it was frigid outside."
What does frigid mean?
Very cold
Which text feature shows information in rows and columns?
Table or chart
"I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!"
Is this literal or exaggeration?
Exaggeration (Hyperbole)
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If a book teaches you how to take care of a pet, what is the purpose?
To inform
If a passage is mostly about how to make a peanut butter sandwich, what is the main idea?
How to make a peanut butter sandwich.
"The puppy was timid. It hid behind the couch when guests came over."
What does timid mean?
Shy or scared
What text feature helps you find information quickly and lists page numbers?
Table of Contents or Index
"The wind whispered through the trees."
What is this an example of?
Personification
If a commercial tries to convince you to buy a toy, what is the purpose?
To persuade
Name one question you can ask yourself to find the main idea.
What is this mostly about?
What is the author trying to teach me?
What are context clues?
Words or sentences around a word that help you figure out its meaning.
Why do authors use captions under pictures?
To explain what the picture shows.
A simile compares two things using what two words?
Like or As
What are the three main author’s purposes?
Entertain, Inform, Persuade
True or False: The main idea is a small detail in the story.
False
"The glass shattered when it hit the floor."
What does shattered mean?
Broke into pieces
What text feature would you use to find the meaning of a word at the back of a book?
Glossary
"He has a heart of gold."
Does this mean his heart is really gold?
No — it means he is kind.
If a text gives facts about dolphins, what is the author most likely trying to do?
To inform