What do you need to find 1st in order to identify the MAIN IDEA of a passage?
Supporting DETAILS / 5 W's
100
What DETAILS support the Main Idea?
My mother is a veterinarian. She loves animals. When she was younger she had lots of pets. She even teaches classes about how people can help protect animals.
She loves animals, she had lots of pets, she teaches classes
100
Florida is a state in the southern United States. The capital is Tallahassee, and the state bird is the mockingbird. There are many beaches in Florida.
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?
INFORM
100
To support his or her point of view, a writer makes a ____________, or states an opinion.
CLAIM
100
The following signal words would most likely be found in what text structure?
First, Then, After, Before, Next, Following, Later, Finally
CHRONOLOGICAL / SEQUENTIAL
200
Supporting details answer what 5 questions?
What is WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY
200
What do main idea questions ask you to identify?
the MAIN TOPIC of the passage
200
Come and get your very own Speedy Scooter! It will make you super fast and let you have tons of fun! You should definitely buy a brand new Speedy Scooter today!
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?
PERSUADE
200
Writers include enough __________ to demonstrate that a particular claim is valid and should be accepted by the reader as true. This is the writer's explanation for a claim or counterclaim.
REASONS
200
The following words would most likely be found in what text structure?
due to, thanks to, because of, therefore, leads to, is the result of, on account of
CAUSE & EFFECT
300
What is the MAIN IDEA of the passage?
It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backwards. Some of them wore their t-shirt backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson! Dessert was served first instead of last at lunch. They tried to walk home backward, but they kept bumping into each other and fell down.
Students had a backwards day
300
What is the MAIN IDEA?
Sonny watches too much television. A toddler shouldn't spend hours sitting in front of a television screen. Worse yet, some of his wild behavior has been inspired by those awful cartoons he watches. His parents should spend more time reading or playing games with him and pull the plug on the TV! A baby needs more attention than just keeping them occupied and quiet.
When you write a summary, it must be written in the correct sequence of events. What does sequence mean?
Sequence means the order in which an event takes place.
300
The following words would most likely be found in what text structure?
As, Next to, Behind, Across from, Below that, Above that,
To the right of
DESCRIPTIVE / SPATIAL
400
What is the MAIN IDEA?
The rules for lining up are very clear. Wait until the teacher calls your group, then stand up and push in your chair. Walk to the door and stand in a straight, quiet line. Anyone not following the rules will be told by the teacher to please sit down. This can cause the class to be late for their transition
The rules for lining up are very clear.
400
What is the MAIN IDEA?
I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
The writer enjoys spending time with family.
400
Freddy went to Six Flags on Saturday and rode all kinds of roller coasters. There were spinning roller coasters, upside down, and crazy coasters! He had so much fun!
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE
ENTERTAIN
400
A __________is an opposing point of view to the one the author is making.
COUNTERCLAIM
400
The following words would most likely be found in what text structure?
But, On the other hand, On the contrary, Similarily, alike, differing, both,
COMPARE & CONTRAST
500
Which of the following is the "Main Idea SENTENCE"?
My mother is a veterinarian. She loves animals. When she was younger she had lots of pets. She even teaches classes about how people can help protect animals
my mother is a veterinarian
500
What is the difference between the main idea of a story and the theme of a story?
The MAIN IDEA is what the story is about (a short summary).
The THEME is the life lesson or moral of the story
500
Dear Governor Perry, I think you should send more money to my school to help us buy some new computers for our classroom. We would be able to learn more and have fun. Sincerely, Mr. Bailey's class.
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE?
PERSUADE
500
Words that signal ______________ include:
most importantly, key, central, mainly, and above all.
MAIN IDEA
500
The following words would most likely be found in what text structure?
Since, Resolved, Because, Since, As a result,
In order to....