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Main Idea and Theme
Context Clues
Context Clues
Context Clues
Citing Evidence
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What is another way to describe the main idea?
The main idea is what the passage or reading section is mainly about.
100
The restaurant was formal, so I bought a new suit. What does "formal" mean?
upscale, dressy
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

What is the first thing you need when citing evidence?

a sentence stem

200
What is the theme of a story?
The theme of a story is the lesson or moral that the author wants us to remember and apply in our own lives.
200
The student strives to get an A on the test. What does "strives" mean?
try or tries
200
My objective was to get to work on time each day, so I would not get fired. What does "objective" mean?
goal
200
This school has a lot of diversity. We have students from many races, religions and cultural backgrounds. What does "diversity" mean?
different kinds of things or people together
200

What is an example of a sentence stem?

"according to the text" or "the text states" or etc.

300
We read a short Native American story about a stork getting caught in a net with some crows who were stealing a farmer's corn. What is the theme of this story?
You should be careful when choosing your friends. If you choose friends who are not trustworthy, you might be judged as untrustworthy too, just because you are friends with them.
300
The girl had a very distinct way of dressing. She did not dress like the rest of the crowd. What does "distinct" mean?
different
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

What do parantheses look like? What do quotation marks look like?

Parantheses (James 5)

Quotation Marks "insert quote"

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We read a story about a selfish emperor who hired some tailors to make him some special clothes that would be invisible to stupid people. The tailors cheated him and stole his wealth. What is a theme for this story?
We should treat all people with respect and not act like we are better than others.
400
The continuous pounding of the hammers gave me a headache. It seemed like they had been working on the new ramp for days. What does "continuous" mean?
non-stop
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
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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

What are the 6 things, IN ORDER, that you need to check for when citing evidence? 

1. Sentence Stem 2. Quotation Marks 3. Parantheses 4. Authors Last Name 5. Page Number 6.Endpoint 

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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
The town is so rural that most of the residents are cows! What does "rural" mean?
country
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

Cite this correctly. Circle the intext citation. Words: being broke is a mindset, Author: Frank Edison, Page Number: 54

The text states that "being broke is a mindset" (Edison 54).

intext citation: (Edison 54)