Main idea
Which sentence does NOT belong?
My family goes camping every summer. We sleep in a tent, roast marshmallows, and eat junk food. We fish too! My sister went to the mall last summer. Sometimes we go on long hikes.
My sister went to the mall last summer.
Ask anyone and he or she can tell you how much a penny is worth. One cent, right? Not quite. In 2012, it cost more than two cents to make a penny. In fact, it cost 11 cents to make a nickel, too. Why does the government keep manufacturing these coins, then? Why keep making them when most people do not use change these days?
What does manufacturing mean? coins change make worth
make
BECAUSE IT WAS RAINING OUTSIDE, we pulled out an umbrella. The capitalized part of the sentence is the:
cause
Dolphins live in all oceans. Most dolphins
swim in warm waters near the equator. Some dolphins can also be found in rivers.
What question does this paragraph answer? a. Where do dolphins live? b. What type of animals are dolphins?
a. Where do dolphins live?
Funny, Hilarious
Synonym, Antonym, or Homophone?
Synonym
Joey ran down the field kicking the soccer ball. He got close to the goal and kicked as hard as he could. The goalie caught the ball and threw it back out. Joey knew he would try again soon. What is the main idea?
Joey is trying to score a goal
Please ELIMINATE the blank lines between the pictures. They were not supposed to be there.
a.) delete b.) find c.) add
a.) delete
TYLER ATE DINNER because he was hungry. The CAPITALIZED part of the sentence is the:
effect
Dolphins eat fish, squid, and shrimp. They often work together to surround and catch food. Dolphins grab food with their sharp teeth. They swallow it whole.
What question does this paragraph answer?
What (or how) do dolphins eat?
Here, hear
Synonym, Antonym, or Homophone?
Homphone
Every morning when I get up I eat breakfast, brush my teeth, comb my hair, get dressed and make my bed. After that, it is my job to feed the dog in the morning. What is the main idea?
my morning activities
Margaret had ambivalent feelings about attending the concert. She knew she’d enjoy the music, but she didn’t really want to go out in the rainy weather. What does ambivalent mean? a. mixed b. angry c. distrustful
a mixed
CAUSE: Lisa missed the bus. EFFECT: a.) She was late for school. b.) She slept in.
a.) She was late for school.
Dolphins are sea mammals. Most dolphins have
bodies that are about 10 feet (3 meters) long.
They move their tail flukes up and down to swim.
Dolphins use two flippers and a dorsal fin to steer.
What is the author's purpose?
To inform the reader about dolphins.
What is an antonym for exciting?
boring, dull
Benjamin Franklin loved the city of Philadelphia. He started the city’s first hospital and fire department. Ben also started Philadelphia’s first public library. Benjamin Franklin worked very hard to make Philadelphia a better place to live. What is the main idea?
Benjamin Franklin worked hard to make his city a great place to live.
The abandoned house was infested with vermin, including rats, fleas, and cockroaches. What might vermin mean?
pests
CAUSE: ? EFFECT: I didn't get any sleep.
a.) I slept so peacefully. b.) My dog was barking all night long.
b.) My dog was barking all night long.
Dolphins use blowholes on their heads to breathe.
INFER: Do dolphins breath air or under water?
Dolphins breath air.
Use a synonym to make this sentence more exciting:
I had a good day at school on Field Day.
amazing, thrilling, excellent
Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings.
What is the main idea?
Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
Erica was feeling really LETHARGIC on Sunday. She didn't have any energy left after the amusement park trip. LETHARGIC means:
tired, sluggish, drained
I missed the banana nut bread my grandmother used to make for me. The recipe was very easy and quick to make. So, I decided to make the bread myself. What is the cause?
I missed the banana nut bread my grandmother used to make for me.
Dolphins are sea mammals. Most dolphins have
bodies that are about 10 feet (3 meters) long.
They move their tail flukes up and down to swim.
Dolphins use two flippers and a dorsal fin to steer.
What HEADING would you give this paragraph?
A Dolphin's Body
The son was so bright I needed my sunglasses.
Homphone: SUN