Main Idea Masters
This is what a text is mostly about.
Main Idea
This text structure tells what happens first, next, and last.
A word that means the same as another word.
Synonym
A complete sentence must have these two things. What are they?
Subject and Predicate
Fix this sentence:
“i like pizza.”
I like pizza.
These give more information about the main idea.
Supporting Details
This structure shows why something happens and what happens because of it.
Cause and Effect
A word that means the opposite.
Antonym
Choose the correct verb:
“The dogs (runs/run) fast.”
Run
Add punctuation:
“Where are you going”
What is the main idea of this prompt?
“Dogs need exercise. They enjoy walks and playing outside.”
Dogs need exercise.
What is the cause?
"The boy forgot his umbrella, so he got wet."
“The boy was exhausted after running.”
What does “exhausted” mean?
Very tired
Which is correct?
“She have a book.” OR “She has a book.”
She has a book.
Fix capitalization:
“we went to pennsylvania.”
We went to Pennsylvania.
Name on supporting detail from this prompt:
Plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow.
Sunlight, water, soil
These help you find information quickly in nonfiction (informational) texts.
The word “bat” can mean an animal or sports equipment.
What is it called when one word can mean different things?
Multiple-meaning words
Choose the correct pronoun:
“Tom and (I/me) went to the store.”
I
Fix the sentence:
“The cat run fast”
The cat runs fast.
Why is the main idea important when reading?
It helps understand the text.
Put these in order:
Use context clues:
“She wore a coat because it was frigid outside.”
What does “frigid” mean?
Very Cold
Fix the agreement:
“The team are winning.”
The team is winning.
Fix ALL mistakes:
“my brother dont like apples”
My brother doesn't like apples.