Main Idea
What is "main idea"?
What the passage/text is mainly about
Somebody Wanted But So Then
Before, during, and after
What is an inference?
An educated guess about the text based on what you know
What is visualizing?
Picturing what is happening in the text while reading.
What are the things called that "support" the main idea?
supporting details
What does the first S mean? Give an example.
Somebody - Who is the main character?
Answers will vary.
What's a question you could ask BEFORE reading a text?
What will this be about? (Make a prediction)
(answers will vary)
Make an inference:
A dog is whining near its empty food bowl.
The dog is hungry and wants food.
What are the 5 senses?
Sight, hear, touch, smell, taste
What two places can the main idea sometimes be found?
In the first or last sentence
What does the W stand for and what does it mean?
Wanted - What does the main character want?
What's a question you could ask DURING reading?
What does this word mean?
Do I understand what I'm reading?
What just happened?
(Answers will vary)
Make an inference.
"My mom's eyes kept closing during the movie, and her popcorn bowl spilled onto the floor."
My mom is falling asleep during the movie.
What sense is demonstrated in this sentence?
The mango shone brightly yellow with a hint of green.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
My dog, Jetson, likes to snuggle. He follows me around everywhere. He greets me at the door when I get home. Jetson is the best dog ever!
What does the B mean? Give an example.
But - What is the problem?
Answers will vary.
What is a question you could ask AFTER reading?
What was this about?
What did I learn?
What is the theme of the story?
(Answers will vary)
Make an inference.
"Marcus looked at the clock and gasped. He grabbed his backpack, skipped breakfast, and ran out the door without tying his shoes."
Marcus overslept and/or is running late for the bus.
What sense is demonstrated in this sentence?
The steaming platter of Spaghetti Pomodoro gave off the delicious aroma of fresh basil and ripe tomatoes.
What is the ice cream cone analogy?
The cone is the main idea and the scoops are the details
What do the second S and T stand for and what do they mean?
So - What does the main character do about their problem?
Then - What happens at the end?
Why is it important to ask questions when you read?
To make sure you understand what you are reading about and stay interested in the text.
What 2 things do readers use to make an inference?
Text evidence and background knowledge
What do readers use to visualize?
Sensory details