Main Idea
Where in a passage can I find the main idea and how do I know it is the main idea?
Beginning/Introduction, End/Conclusion
The main idea can be found as who, what, when, where, how, and why. Sometimes not all parts are given, but what is the most important information being said in the beginning and conclusion and of course throughout the text that you will see repeated with more information about the main idea.
How can I use context clues?
You should use a dictionary, read around the word that you do not know and figure out the words that you do understand to help you connect what the word you don't know is. Then, you want to try and figure out the main idea of the passage depending on the words you are trying to learn are to help connect with the words you do not know.
How do I write an SCR?
Think RACE:
Repeat or rephrase a part of the question.
Answer the question.
Cite text evidence that connects and supports my answer.
Explain how my evidence supports my answer.
Overall 3-6 sentences.
What does revise mean?
Revise means checking to see what I said in my story or text to sound better, meaning, I need to change my words or delete words or add words based on making the text sound more professional and also to make sense.
What is editing?
This is based on grammar such as spelling, capital letters, punctuation.
What are other words for main idea?
key idea, claim, thesis statement or just thesis, controlling idea, "the text mainly about"
What does the word, "rhythmic" mean?
The train whistle echoed through the night, a rhythmic sound of distant travel. Passengers watched as landscapes blurred, each destination a mystery, but the journey—always a comforting, endless motion.
Having to do with rhythm - in this case - the train sounds are making a beat. For example - the train whistle, the people in the cabins, the wheels on the train.
The question will have bullet points for ECR essay questions that remind you what you need to check in your writing. ECR Essays often say the words "write an essay" in the question.
SCR is a normal question and will state, "Use text evidence to support your answer"
Is the sentence "She smiled, enjoying the peaceful moment before returning to the hustle of daily life." clear and effective?
a) Yes
b) No
Tell me why for your answer.
Yes, because the word choice in the following sentence is very clear and the words are more descriptive.
Correct the following sentence: "The dog runned fast across the yard"
The dog ran fast across the yard.
What is the following text mainly about?
Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938, is one of the most iconic superheroes in comic book history. Born on the planet Krypton as Kal-El, he possesses superhuman strength, speed, flight, and x-ray vision. His alter ego, Clark Kent, works as a journalist at the Daily Planet.
The text is mainly about Superman and how he was made to be a superhero for people to read.
RACE TIME: Who can find the word, "abecedarium" and write the definition fastest.
Abecedarium - a primer, especially for teaching the alphabet.
How do I write an ECR?
You will write at least 4 paragraphs and think of HRA, ACE, ACE, Summary
Meaning:
Paragraph 1: Write a hook - give background information about the topic. Rephrase the question and answer the question with at least two answers/thoughts.
Paragraph 2 and 3: Each paragraph here will have one of your 2 answers and then include text evidence that connects with the answer and then explain the connection and support.
Paragraph 4: Conclusion - summarize all you said and make sure to use synonyms.
Revise the following sentence:
The kids went to the beach and had fun.
The kids traveled to the beach with their family and enjoyed the warm breeze, the blue ocean, and the scrumptious seafood.
Correct the following sentence: It’s tail was wagging excitedly.
Its tail was wagging excitedly.
How can I think of main idea with a story?
You want to understand what the main conflict of the story is (found in the exposition or beginning) and then what happens to the characters and what they learn in the story which is known as the theme.
The ocean's waves whispered secrets to the shore, pulling sailors into its vast depths. Beneath the surface, mysterious creatures danced, a world untouched by time, forever alive with wonder.
What does "vast" mean in the context of the story?
a) Tiny
b) Enormous
c) Quiet
d) Hidden
B) Enormous
Write the answer in a complete sentence for the following question:
Read the passage and then answer the question:
Jake skated down the steep hill, wind in his hair, when his board hit a rock. He tumbled, scraping his knee. Frustrated, he dusted off, determined to try again.
What is the conflict in the story about Jake?
The conflict in the story about Jake is that he tumbled and scraped his knee.
Revise the following sentence:
She looked at the sky and saw the birds flying.
She stared at the sky, noticing the flying birds that were up in the air, moving around and flapping their wings.
Correct the following sentence: I went to the story, therefore, I bought groceries.
I went to the story; therefore, I bought groceries.
What is the main idea of the following passage?
Jaguars are large, powerful cats native to the Americas, primarily found in rainforests. Known for their golden-yellow coats with black rosettes, they are skilled hunters, preying on animals like deer and capybaras. Jaguars are solitary creatures and are crucial to maintaining ecological balance in their habitats.
The main idea of the passage is that jaguars are crucial to maintaining ecological balance in their habitats.
What is a synonym and antonym of the following word (not common used words only):
Kind
gentle, compassionate, sympathetic for some synonym examples.
mild, inconsiderate, cruel for some antonym examples.
Read the following argumentative text:
Homework reinforces classroom learning, helping students retain and apply knowledge independently. It teaches responsibility, time management, and discipline, essential skills for future success. Additionally, it provides teachers with insights into student understanding, enabling targeted support. Without homework, opportunities for practice and deeper comprehension of subjects would be limited.
What is the author's argument in the above passage? Use text evidence to support your answer.
The author's argument is that homework helps students. According to the text, "It teaches responsibility, time management, and discipline, essential skills for future success." This shows that homework can reinforce student success for their future in life because it teaches responsibility.
What information is extraneous in the following paragraph:
Whales are large marine mammals found in oceans worldwide. They belong to the order Cetacea and are divided into two groups: baleen whales, which filter feed, and toothed whales, which hunt individually. Scientist have put these whales into two groups to better study them. Whales communicate through songs and are crucial for ocean ecosystems, playing a role in nutrient distribution.
Scientist have put these whales into two groups to better study them.
This sentence is not needed because of the sentence before it about groups.
Correct the following sentence: apple was just a simple cat she loved to play eat relax in the sun and run outside life for her was so simpl.
Apple was just a simple cat. She loved to play, eat, relax in the sun, and run outside. Life for her was very simple.