What the Main idea?!
The life of a pirate was not like what you see in the movies. Many sailors died from either falling overboard in shark-infested waters or from plunging onto the deck from working the sails. Also, many pirates died from diseases such as scurvy and malaria. The only food they sometimes ate was hard tack and dried, salted meat. It's no wonder most of them didn't live very long!
What is the main idea?
What is the true life of a pirate?
What doesn't belong?
Fishing pool, net, waders, whisk, bait
What is the main idea (What are they doing)?
What is a whisk?
What is fishing?
What does not belong?
Snakes eat their prey. Their teeth are rear-facing, which helps keep their prey in their mouths. Dogs are a man's best friend. Snakes hunt mostly at night.
What is dogs are a man's best friend.
Choose one sentence main idea:
Children dream of the day when they will be grown up. They will no longer have bedtimes, bath times, curfews, and other restrictions. They believe that being an experienced adult will truly give them freedom. Then they grow up. They are saddled by bills, sleepiness, and an overwhelming urge for more vacations. Now they long for the days they could roam free all summer without a care in the world. Innocence has always battled with experience.
What is Innocence has always battled with experience?
What is the prefix in the word: redone
What does it mean?
to do something over again
Glow worms are not really worms. They are the larvae or the babies of the mosquito fly. Glow worms are found in New Zealand. They live in damp areas like caves. Glow worms live in groups called colonies. These insect larvae make a liquid that glows as it leaves their bodies. They also make webs to catch their food. Glow worms build their webs with silk threads. The threads stick to rocks or trees. Other threads hang straight down from the web. The glow worms squirt sticky drops onto the hanging threads. Small insects like gnats are drawn by the glow worms' light. The little insects get stuck on the threads. Then, the glow worms feel the movement of the trapped bugs. Next, the glow worms travel to the insects and eat them. Glow worms can be very bright. However, only the brightest glow worms can be seen in full moonlight.
Which statement supports the idea that glow worms are not really worms?
The passage states that glow worms are not really worms. Support for this statement would explain what glow worms are. So the correct answer is "They are the larvae or the babies of the mosquito fly."
sand, water, boat, seashells, sledding
Where is this at?
What is sledding?
What is the ocean or a beach?
Which detail does not support the following sentence: It is easy to reupholster a stool at home.
A. Stools come in very handy in the kitchen
B. Choose a stool with a removable seat.
C. Remove the old fabric from the stool seat.
D. Use a staple gun to fasten the new fabric tightly to the seat.
What is A: Stools come in very handy in the kitchen.
Sunscreen
The more often you go outside when the Sun is out, the higher your risk of getting skin damage. That is why you should take care and use sunscreen. Sunscreen helps protect the skin by keeping ultraviolet A and B rays away from the skin. Ultraviolet A (UVA) rays are thought to cause skin cancer. Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays are the main cause of sunburns.
When you choose a sunscreen, be sure to choose one with "broad spectrum protection." That means the sunscreen will protect you from both UVA and UVB rays. In addition, you need to pay attention to the SPF, or sun protection factor. The SPF tells you how well a sunscreen protects you from UVB rays. However, a high SPF does not mean that it will protect your skin better than one with a low SPF. Your choice of SPF depends on your skin type and on how easily you get sunburns. Even though you may put on sunscreen before you head outdoors, you need to reapply it every two hours.You also need to apply a golf-ball size amount of lotion evenly onto your body. If you swim or sweat a lot, you may have to apply sunscreen more often.
Although sunscreen is a good way to protect your skin, the best way to prevent skin damage is to limit your time outdoors. The Sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Therefore, you should avoid going outside during that time period.
In the piece, paragraph 2 states that when choosing a sunscreen, one should keep in mind factors such as the lotion SPF, personal skin type, and sun exposure.
What does pre mean in the word Prefix?
What is before?
Amazing Antarctica
Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth. Located on the South Pole and covered in ice, it is actually a desert because it gets very little precipitation. Many unusual discoveries have been made at this icy wasteland over the years. In 1912, a British explorer discovered a fossil of a prehistoric tree. This proved that a forest once covered Antarctica. In 1986, a new species of dinosaur fossil was discovered. Explorers since then have explored the base camps of the first explorers. A fruitcake, which had been perfectly preserved in the freezing temperatures, was found in one camp. It was "deemed edible," but few people want to eat fresh fruitcake. So, no one was willing to try it.
What is this passage mostly about?
The main idea of a passage is what the passage is mostly about. It is the point the author is trying to make to the reader. This passage is about amazing discoveries found in Antarctica. The other sentences in the passage are details.
Did you know that Utah's state tree used to be the Blue Spruce? It was changed in 2013 to the Quaking Aspen because a 4th grade class at Monroe Elementary School decided that the Blue Spruce didn’t represent Utah as a whole. Monroe Elementary mascot is the ram. They thought it should be the Quaking Aspen because this kind of tree is very special. Within one group or colony of Quaking Aspen, there is a huge network of roots that intertwine and connect to each other. It’s almost like the trees can communicate with each other.
Which sentence does not support the main idea?
Monroe Elementary mascot is the ram.
Ally read the article below.
Last week, a woman took an overnight flight from Washington, D.C. She thought she'd grab a quick nap. When the plane landed, she was in a deep sleep. She remained sleeping through the landing. The plane landed about 12:30 a.m. in Philadelphia. She did not wake up until 3:50 a.m. when the plane's cleaning crew found her fast asleep on the empty plane. Airline officials are looking into how the lady was overlooked by the flight crew when they did a final clearing of the plane.
Ally took notes about the article to share with her class. Which of the following would be the most important detail for her to include?
A. A woman remained sleeping when a plane landed in Philadelphia, PA.
B. A woman was found asleep by the cleaning people three hours after a plane was unloaded.
C. An airline is looking at how a woman was left on a plane after landing.
D. A woman took a nap during an overnight flight from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia, PA.
B; this detail is an important point of the story.
Scientists recently found dinosaur tracks. They provide proof that big, meat-eating dinosaurs could run. These large animals usually moved slowly. However, the tracks showed that Tyrannosaurus rex could move quickly when necessary. The tracks also helped scientist Julie Day and her team find out how fast these dinosaurs ran. They spread their toes and put one foot in front of the other. They could run up to 19 miles per hour like this.
The tracks showed how these animals ran. Which sentence from the paragraph best supports this idea?
What does suffix mean?
What is the added ending of a word.
-ing, -ed
Only some of the things that you may hear about Davy Crockett are true. It is not true that he killed a bear when he was only three. Those are only words from a song. It is true that he was a frontiersman. The words in the song about where he was born are only partly true. It's true that he was born in Tennessee, but not on a mountaintop, as the song states. Even his name is different from the song. People who knew him called him David—not Davy. David Crockett died defending the Alamo. One thing that is certain is that he was an American hero, pioneer, and politician.
What is the main idea of this passage?
The main idea is what a selection is mostly about. It is the point that the author is making with the passage. This selection is mostly about how only some of the things people hear about Davy Crockett is true.
There are many reasons that you should exercise everyday. First of all, exercise helps your heart stay strong and healthy. Running makes your heart work harder, which helps it grow stronger which will ultimately make you live longer. I don’t really like to exercise, but I know it’s good for me. Also, exercising literally makes you happy. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, which are chemical that tells your brain to be happy. Last of all, daily physical activity helps prevent childhood obesity, which is a growing problem in our country.
Which sentence does not support the main idea?
I don't really like to exercise, but I know it's good for me.
Which detail does not support the following sentence: It is not difficult to care for a backyard pool.
A. When you have a backyard pool you can swim any time.
B. Chemical test strips are inexpensive and readily available.
C. There are pool care businesses available to help you.
D. There is a simple maintenance schedule to follow.
What is A. When you have a backyard pool you can swim any time.
Cubism is an art form that took off in the early part of the 20th century. Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque were the first artists to use cubism. They admired African and Native American art, which were simple in their styles. Picasso and Braque tried to copy that style, which became cubism. They helped change the way artists viewed their subjects.
The subjects of cubism are broken up into square blocks. Then they are put back together to point out certain parts of the subject. This causes the subject to look very different from real life. Cubism allows artists to show a subject in a different light.
What is the best summary of the main idea of this passage?
A. Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque liked simple styles of art. Picasso and Braque changed the way artists created their works of art.
B. During the 20th century, cubism was a popular art form. Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque wanted to copy African and Native American styles.
C. Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque used different styles to form cubism. This type of art allows artists to show subjects in a new way.
D. In cubism, the subjects are broken up into square blocks. These square blocks then are put back together to highlight different parts.
A summary gives only the most important ideas and information of a story. It does not give all of the details. The best summary for this passage tells the reader that Picasso and Braque used different styles to form cubism and that it allows artists to show subjects in a different way.
What word(s) has a suffix? What is the suffix?
We were crying by the end of the movie.
crying; -ing
American Culture
A culture is made up of the things that make a certain country special. (1) Food, clothing, art, language, music, and hobbies are parts of a culture. For example, American culture includes apple pie, rock and roll music, and baseball. (2) Many other cultures have shaped American culture.
(3) The first people that came to live in America were from England. They were called colonists. They spoke English, which is the official language of the U.S. today. The colonists also brought many English customs with them. Native Americans were already living on the land at this time. Some of the Native Americans shared their culture with the colonists. The Native Americans taught the colonists how to grow food such as corn. (4) Throughout American history, people from other countries have come to live in the U.S. They have brought their cultures with them. Today, Americans eat burritos, which are from Mexico. Americans also eat lasagna, which is an Italian dish, and fried rice, which is a Chinese dish. In addition, Americans use many Spanish words such as rodeo and corral. The foods, languages, art, music, and customs from many other countries have helped Americans develop their own culture.
The main idea of a passage tells what the passage is mainly about. Other sentences in a passage give details that support the main idea. The main idea of this passage is that many other cultures have shaped the American culture.
Frogs have many adaptations that help them survive. Firstly, they are amphibians, which means that they can survive in water and on land. Also, they have special webbed feet that help them move through the water easily. Secondly, frog have long, elastic tongue that can quickly catch them food. Once, I saw a poison dart frog on the discovery channel. Finally, frogs have eyes on top of their heads so they can submerge themselves in water, and still see their surroundings. These are just a few of frogs special survival techniques.
Which sentence does not support the main idea?
Once, I saw a poison dart frog on the discovery channel.
It had been an especially hard practice after school. Coach Armstrong was really pushing the team. He wanted them to win state this year. Ryan was the team captain, so he worked harder than everyone else. He wanted to prove he was a great team captain. So when Ryan got on the bus that afternoon, he was really tired. He put on his headphones and quickly fell asleep.
When Ryan woke up, he did not recognize anything outside his window. He panicked and yelled at the bus driver to stop. He raced up to the front and asked the driver where they were. He hoped he could find his way home from here. Ryan knew his mom would be worried.
The driver was very nice. He told Ryan not to worry. He was starting his route over and could drop Ryan at his stop on the way back.
Which line shows an important supporting detail?
A. Coach Armstrong was really pushing the team.
B. He wanted to prove he was a great team captain.
C. He put on his headphones and quickly fell asleep.
D. The driver was very nice.
C The line "He put on his headphones and quickly fell asleep" shows an important event in the story. While the other details add to the story, they are not important details that need to be included in a summary of this story.
There are many ways for people to get from one place to another. The most common way to travel is by a motorized vehicle. If you are traveling with your family and not going far you may take a car. If you are going a longer distance with more people you may ride in a var or bus. If you need to travel through water, you would need to take a boat. Many people choose to ride in an airplane when they need to go far away and get their quickly.
What is the main idea?
There are many ways to travel.
Peru's Inca Indians first grew potatoes in the Andes in about 200 B.C. Spanish conquistadors brought potatoes to Europe, and colonists brought them to America. Potatoes are fourth on the list of the world's food staples – after wheat, corn and rice. Today, Americans consume about 140 pounds of potatoes per person every year while Europeans eat twice as many. Which of the following would be an appropriate title for the passage?
A. The History of the Potato Chip
B. What is in a Potato Chip
C. Americans and Potatoes
A. History of a Potato Chip