Main Idea
What is main idea?
We decided to go to the beach _____ the sun was shining.
and, so, but, because
Because
What country is Malala from?
Pakistan
What is the name of the extremist group that took over Malala's home?
Taliban
What group of people did the Taliban target the most?
Women & girls
What is the strategy used to find main idea?
2Ws: who + what
I need to work hard _______ I can pass the exam.
and, so, but
So
What are the names of Malala's parents
Ziauddin & Toor
What natural disaster destroyed Mingora?
What kind of beliefs did the Taliban have?
Extremist beliefs
How many steps are used to find main idea?
4
I forgot to study for the test, _______ I still got all the answers right.
But
How many brothers does Malala have?
2
TRUE OR FALSE: Many people in Mingora knew how to read and write.
What device was used to spread extremist beliefs?
Radio
_______ is used to separate the text into smaller sections, making it easier to understand.
Chunking
He was the best candidate, ____ he didn't win the elections.
But
What was the fake name Malala used for her blog?
Gul Makai
What language do the people of Pakistan and Afghanistan speak?
Pashto
Name at least TWO rules created by the Taliban.
-women and older girls were forced to wear burqas
-TV and radio were banned
-girls over 10 couldn't go to school
-Computers and books were banned
What is the Main Idea:
Fire ants are painful and destructive pests. The fire ant earned its name because of its venom. The insect uses a wasp-like stinger to inject the venom, which causes a painful burning sensation and leaves tiny, itching pustules. The ants will swarm over anyone or anything that disturbs their nests. In addition to causing pain, fire ants damage many crops by eating the plants and by protecting other insects that damage crops.
Fire ants are painful and destructive pests.
______ I was reading, I heard a strange noise.
While
How old was Malala when she gave her speech at the United Nations?
16
What was the name of Pakistan's first female prime minister?
Benazir Bhutto
What was the name of the extremist leader that had many followers?
Maulana Fazlullah