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Major themes
Passage patterns
True/or not?
Using your brain
More opinions/purpose
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This is what a passage is mostly about.
What is the main idea?
100
This is when a passage is written in the order in which things happen. Example. Before we went outside, Grandma gave us a basket. Then we went to find the biggest apples on the tree.
What is "sequence of events?"
100
This is something that can be proved. For example: Kentucky is a state in the U.S.
What is a fact?
100
This is a guess based on information from a passage or from what someone already knows. Ex: Marissa was nervous. Butterflies danced in her stomach. As the curtain opened, she felt her stomach flip-flop. She asked herself, "Why did I ever agree to do a solo?"
What is an inference?
100
This is the reason an author writes something.
What is the author's purpose?
200
These are details that tell more about the main idea.
What are supporting details?
200
This is when a passage shows why something happens and what happens. Ex: Because it rained all day, we had to cancel the picnic. I had a bad cold, so I had to stay home for three days.
What is cause and effect?
200
This is what someone feels. It cannot be proven true or false. Ex. Kentucky is the best state in the U.S.
What is an opinion?
200
This is a decision made about a passage based on facts in the text. Ex. The teacher wrote his name on the chalkboard. He picked up the attendance book and called out names to see who was there. Max and I wondered what he would be like.
What is a conclusion?
200
This is what an author thinks about a subject he/she is writing about.
What is the author's opinion?
300
This is the main idea of this passage. Voting is an important right for U.S. citizens. It lets them help decide how their government should be run. About 150 million citizens over the age of 18 have the right to vote. Many don't, but good citizens do. They know that voting is not only their right, it's their responsibility.
What is "Voting is an important right?"
300
This is when a passage shows how things are alike and how things are different. Ex. A quarter and an orange are alike because they are both round. They are different because and orange is a fruit and can be eaten and a quarter is a coin and can't be eaten.
What is compare and contrast?
300
Identify the facts in this passage. The Wildcats are the University of Kentucky's basketball team. Basketball is a lot more fun to watch than football. My dad loves the Kentucky wildcats and he says they are the best team. The Wildcats all attend the University of Kentucky.
What is "The Wildcats are the U of K's basketball team. The Wildcats all attend the U of K. "
300
Make an inference. Maddie's heart felt like it was in her throat. She felt the rush of the wind against her face as she zoomed through the curves and high hills. She couldn't stop smiling as she heard the excited screams of her friends in the seats next to her.
What is a roller coaster ride?
300
Identify the author's purpose in this passage. Friction is a force that acts when objects rub together. For example, bike tires rub against the ground. So to move, you have to push the pedals hard enough to overcome friction's force.
What is telling about friction?
400
This is an example of a supporting detail in this passage. Voting is an important right for U.S. citizens. It lets them help decide how their government should be run. About 150 million citizens over the age of 18 have the right to vote. Many don't, but good citizens do. They know that voting is not only their right, it's their responsibility.
What is "It lets them help decide how their government should be run".
400
Identify this type of passage. Many people think cats are better pets than dogs. Other people say dogs make the best pets ever. I think dogs are better because they follow you around and act like your best friend. Cats, however, like to sleep all day.
What is compare and contrast?
400
Identify the opinions in this passage. The Wildcats are the University of Kentucky's basketball team. Basketball is a lot more fun to watch than football. My dad loves the Kentucky wildcats and he says they are the best team. The Wildcats all attend the University of Kentucky.
What is "Basketball is a lot more fun to watch than football" and My dad loves the Kentucky wildcats and he says they are the best team,"
400
Make an inference about Beau's personality. Few of us would ever want to be caught in severe weather. But for Beau, the weather enthusiast, it's his favorite thing to do. Beau enjoys getting close to tornadoes, hurricanes, and severe thunderstorms. He hopes to someday write a book about them.
What is "brave?"
400
Is this passage author's purpose or author's opinion? Gerald R. Ford was the greatest president of all time. He made many new laws and regulations that helped all American people. Of all of the presidents, he did the most good for our country.
What is author's opinion?
500
This is the main idea and a supporting detail in this passage. Many kids play sports. Here are some ways to help prevent sports injuries. Always warm up. Bend and stretch to get your muscles ready to go. Cool down. Always wear safety gear. Stay healthy and have fun.
What are "there are ways to help prevent sports injuries?" and "always warm up".
500
Identify this type of passage. Caity and Madison were riding their bikes. Caity's bike was a mountain bike and she liked to splash through the mud. Caity got mud all over her new jeans and her mom was upset.
What is cause and effect?
500
Identify the facts and opinions from this passage. Each state in the United States has its own flag and its own official seal. Did you you know that each state also has its own official song? Kentucky has even more than one official song. Maybe that's because all Kentuckians love to sing!
What is (fact) Each state in the United States has its own flag and its own official seal" and Kentucky has even more than one official song." (Opinion) "Maybe that's because all Kentuckians love to sing!
500
Based on the facts in this passage, give your conclusion on how Ben felt. Ben was so excited when Christopher moved in next door. Finally, he was going to have a friend to spend his summers playing with! As soon as the moving van left, Ben knocked on the door. "Would you like to ride bikes?" he asked. Christopher replied, "I don't ride bikes, I study insects".
What is "disappointment"?
500
True or false - these are clues I can use to determine author's purpose. Did I learn something new? Did the author want me to do something?
What is true.