Main Idea and
Theme
Theme
I cant wait to see my dog, Skip! He likes to run, jump, and play. I miss him when I am at school, I wonder what he's doing right now. It's a long 6 hours before I get to see him again. We usually like to go on walks, play fetch, and even share a snack, but shhhh!! Don't tell mom I give him people food.
What is this paragraph mostly about?
The main idea is that the child can't wait to see her dog after school.
Jeremy ripped a hole in his shirt.
Is the meaning of the word hole in this sentence:
a. An empty spot.
b. The entire shirt.
c. A weak spot.
The meaning is a. an empty spot.
I was nicer to her than John was!
Think about the suffix -er. What does nicer mean in this sentence?
a. More nice than John
b. The nicest
c. Not as nice.
It means a. More nice than John
Let me tell you about what an artist does. An artist is somebody who makes art. Sometimes they make art every day and sell it for money. Not every artist sells their art for money. Some people are artists but also have another job.
What is the authors purpose? Think PIE!
The authors purpose is to inform you about artists.
Jack and Jill ran up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and broke his crown and Jill came tumbling after.
label these events in order.
Jack fell down ____
Jack and Jill ran up the hill ___
Jack broke his crown ___
Jill tumbled down the hill ___
The correct order is 2, 1, 3, 4.
I went running down the street, but what I didn't do was look both ways. My friend, John, was riding his bike so fast he didn't see me. John ran right into me, and I flew through the air. I scraped my knee, I even needed stitches!
What is the theme of this paragraph?
The theme is to be careful when you are outside playing.
Jessica watched the shells sink into the sand.
What is the meaning of the word sink in this sentence?
a. A place to wash your hands
b. Go into the ground
c. Move into a hoop
The girl was filled with excitement!
Think about the suffix ment- what does excitement mean in this sentence?
the feeling of being excited
I really did not feel well, my head was pounding. When I went to the nurse, my temperature was 101! My teacher was shocked.
Think about the key words in these sentences. Is this told in first person or 3rd person? How do you know?
It is 1st person. The key words are I and My.
The monkey swung from branch to branch, "CRASH! SWOOSH!"
Why does the author use "CRASH! SWOOSH!" in this sentence?
a. To show that the monkey was jumping
b. To show the sounds of the monkey swinging through trees.
c. To show how crazy the monkey is.
The answer is b. To show the sounds the sounds of the monkey swinging through trees.
I walked into class, and my heart sank. I realized that I didn't complete my Know it, Show it homework. During class the day before, I was telling my friend all about my birthday party. I was so busy chatting, I forgot to copy my homework! I was so happy when Ms. Butrico told me I could make it up, but I definitely learned my lesson.
What is the theme of this paragraph?
The theme is to make sure you're focusing during class.
I can't believe that bat flew out of the tree last night!
What is the meaning of bat in this sentence?
a. Sports equipment
b. An animal
c. A dark area
The meaning is b. An animal
The baby was covered in frosting! The evidence was all over her face, we knew she ate the cupcakes.
Think about the root vid- what does evidence mean in this sentence?
a. information everyone has
b. a sign that is easy to see
c. a close up picture
d. Something you search for
It means b. a sign that is easy to see.
I live in the amazing country of Iceland. It’s very cold here, but it’s also very beautiful. I can give you some advice if you’d like to visit Iceland. First, you must pack your coziest winter clothes! Once you’re here, you should visit the Blue Lagoon. It is a natural outdoor spa with very warm water. There are also plenty of ice caves to visit. Finally, I suggest a cruise so you can see all the glaciers. I think everyone should visit Iceland one day!
What is the authors purpose? Think PIE!
The authors purpose is to persuade you to visit Iceland.
The sun coated my skin like a warm blanket.
Why did the author use imagery in this sentence?
To show that the sun was covering their skin the same way a blanket does.
Today was a tough day. I was so tired of falling off my bike! My dad told me he would help me take off my training wheels, but after 3 hours, I still couldn't do it. I was so frustrated! The very next day, my dad woke me up super early. He said, "Today's the day! You've got this." I was not pleased. Then, the craziest thing happened. I did it! I rode around and around until the sunset. I have never been so happy!
What is this paragraph mostly about?
This paragraph is mostly about a kid whose learning to ride a bike without training wheels.
We got a break in math today, it made me so happy.
What is the meaning of break in this sentence?
a. A pause
b. Something shattered
c. To make something into pieces
The meaning is a. A pause
We finally came to an agreement after arguing for two hours.
Think about the suffix -ment. What does agreement mean in this sentence?
a. To argue
b. To tell someone what to do.
c. To decide to agree on something.
It means c. To decide to agree on something.
Jessica screamed, "I hate this song!" Her brother had turned the music up so loud and she just could not take it!
Think about the key words in these sentences. Is this told in first person or 3rd person? How do you know?
It is told in third person. The key words are Jessica, her, and she.
The students played rough on the playground that day. So rough, that Justin fell right off the top of the monkey bars! He fell about two feet, he needed a cast for his broken arm. His mom was not very happy.
Why is the setting important to the plot?
a. It made sense.
b. It helps create the problem in the story.
c. It explains why his mom is mad.
The setting is important because b. It helps create the problem in the story.
Today was a tough day. I was so tired of falling off my bike! My dad told me he would help me take off my training wheels, but after 3 hours, I still couldn't do it. I was so frustrated! The very next day, my dad woke me up super early. He said, "todays the day! You've got this." I was not pleased. Then, the craziest thing happened. I did it! I rode around and around until the sunset. I have never been so happy!
1. What is the theme of this paragraph?
2. What is the mood of the underlined sentence?
1. The theme is to never give up!
2. The mood is exciting!
She took a bow, we were so proud of her show!
What is the meaning of the word bow in this sentence?
a. A hair accessory
b. Something to shoot an arrow
c. A gesture at the end of a performance
The answer is c. A gesture at the end of a performance.
That person ran ten miles! They were faster than I thought. I cannot believe their was a video of the whole thing, too!
1. Think about the suffix -er. What does nicer mean in this sentence?
a. More than originally thought.
b. The most fast.
2. Think about the root vid- what does video mean in this sentence?
a. A motion picture you watch.
b. A game
1. Faster means a. More than originally thought.
2. Video means a. A motion picture you watch.
Douglas the dragon loved to fly over the city of Dragonville. He often felt like he was completely free when he was in the air. Douglas had no idea what was to come, but soon he would see. The sky had turned gray, and he was no longer able to fly. He wept, "I'm so sad."
1. Think about the key words in these sentences. Is this told in first person or 3rd person? How do you know?
2.What is the authors purpose? Think PIE!
1. It is in 3rd person. The key words are he and Douglas.
2. The authors purpose is to entertain you with a fun story about a dragon.
The confetti rained over me like a colorful storm!
Why did the author use imagery in this sentence?
The author used imagery to show that the air was full of confetti like how the sky is full of rain during a storm.