Main Idea
What is the main idea of a text or paragraph?
Use: The main idea is.....
The main idea is what the story is mostly about.
The main idea is supported by details in the story.
What is the contraction for "should not"?
shouldn't
TRUE OR FALSE.
A claim can be argued either for or against by providing details, examples or supporting evidence.
TRUE.
What is a fact?
What is an opinion?
What is a fact? A fact is a statement that is true and it's backed up by research and evidence.
What is an opinion? An opinion is a statement that cannot be proven to be either true or false . A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
This text features located at the beginning of a book tells you page numbers and main ideas or "names" of chapters in a book.
A. Glossary
B. Captions
C. Table of Contents
D. Diagram.
Table of Contents
Tell whether this is a detail or a main idea:
thunderstorms = tormentas de lluvia.
storm= tormenta. lightning= truenos . stay safe = mantente seguro.
Thunderstorms are dangerous. Every storm has lightning and lightning kills more people each year than tornadoes or hurricanes! Do you know what to do to stay safe during a thunderstorm? First, find a strong building and stay away from windows. Second,....
Main Idea: Thunderstorms are dangerous; What to do to stay safe during a thunderstorm.
An adverb modifies a verb. It tells us how, to what extent and even when.
For example:
She quickly ran to class yesterday. Both quickly and yesterday are adverbs.
Find the adverbs in the following sentence: (3)
The robber silently and secretly walked in the house and went upstairs.
The robber silently and secretly walked in the house and went upstairs.
Silently, secretly and upstairs are the adverbs.
Which statement does not support the claim:
Claim: Flight attendants do more than just serve drinks on an airplane.
Their main job is to make sure the people on the plane are safe.
The pilot's main job is to safely fly and land the airplane.
Flight attendants make sure people are wearing seat belts.
The pilot's main job is to safely fly and land the airplane.
Fact or Opinion?
The average lifespan for a dog is 10-14 years.
Fact.
This text feature located at the end of a book usually tells you definitions of "tricky" or new words in the chapter.
A. Glossary
B. Captions
C. Table of Contents
D. Diagram.
Glossary.
An average bee hive consists of around 20,000 bees.
There are three types of bees: queen bees, drones and worker bees. One queen lives in a hive and her only job is to fill the hive with eggs. Male bees are drones, their only job is to mate with the queen. Worker bees are female bees that lay no eggs and their job is to upkeep the hive and take care of the larvae (baby bees).
Main Idea: There are three main types of bees in a beehive.
What is the contraction for: would have.
Would've.
Pick the below detail that does NOT belong.
Claim: Mountain climbing is a dangerous sport, so climbers must put safety first.
Climbers travel up mountains that are covered in ice and snow.
They were special shoes for climbing, along with helmets to protect their head.
Football players wear helmets too.
Football players wear helmets too.
(This sentence does not support the topic sentence. So, it should be taken out of the paragraph.)
Fact or Opinion?
The Cartwright brothers were very creative and ingenious.
Opinion.
This text feature usually provides a drawing or picture that has labels showing the important parts.
A. Glossary
B. Captions
C. Table of Contents
D. Diagram.
Diagram.
Example: A diagram of an an atom and all its parts.
Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher threw a fastball, Eric’s reflexes took over and he heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!
The main idea of this passage is:
A. Eric plays baseball.
B. Eric scores a homerun.
C. How to play baseball.
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
The main idea of this passage is:
D. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
A prefix is a chunk of a word that goes at the beginning of a base or root word and changes it's meaning. What is the prefix of unread? replay?
A suffix is a chunk of a word that goes at the end of a base or root word and changes it's meaning.
What is the suffix of swiftly? readable?
Prefix: un, re,
Suffix: ly, able
A claim is state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
Supporting evidence/details helps the validity of a claim.
Pick the below detail that does not belong.
Claim: Fishermen use more than just fishing poles to catch fish.
Some fishermen lower a trap into the water to capture the fish that swim inside.
A fisherman can also catch fish by throwing a giant net out into the ocean.
On land, nets can be used to catch animals like butterflies.
Some fishermen even dive into the water with arrows, called spears, to catch fish.
On land, nets can be used to catch animals like butterflies.
(This sentence does not support the topic sentence. So, it should be taken out of the paragraph.)
Bacon and Eggs are typically breakfast foods.
Fact.
This text feature located at the bottom of photographs in a book usually provide a "tag line" or more info about the photo.
A. Glossary
B. Captions
C. Table of Contents
D. Diagram.
Captions
Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. In 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to work hard to realize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.
The main idea of this passage is:
A. The Wright Brothers worked hard.
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
C. Inventors build kites and bicycles.
D. The first flight was in 1903.
The main idea of this passage is:
B. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
A root or base word is a word that can stand on it's own and have meaning. (It makes sense on it's own)
What are the root words for the words below?
preheat
disappointed
sadly
hopeless
heat
appoint (ed** is a suffix)
sad
hope
Your friend claims that, "Cruise ship vacations are the best vacations to be had."
Come up with one counter claim that you could argue against that claim... Discuss!
Some possible answers:
cruise ships are costly. You have to tip a lot and end up spending way too much money.
Your schedule is limited while on a cruise.
Ships can pollute the environment.
Ships can be dangerous if not well maintained.
Leopards are nocturnal and hunt at night.
Fact.
Why are text features important?
Possible answers..
Makes for an easier read.
Helps us navigate a book.
Point out details and provide extra information.