Main Idea
To find the main idea, read the ______ and _____ sentence.
first and last
What does PIE stand for?
perform, inform, and entertain
What is stored inside a camel's humps?
fat
Who is famous for giving the "I Have A Dream" speech?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
To find the main idea, look at the _______ or diagrams.
pictures
When the author writes to teach you something and give you facts, the author's purpose is to
inform
A camel turns fat stored in its hump into
energy
Who formed the Children's Defense Fund?
Marian Wright Edelman
To find the main idea, look for words or phrases that are used _________.
repeatedly
When the author tries to convince you to think, feel, or act a certain way, the author's purpose is to
persuade
What happens to a camel's hump as it uses its fat?
The hump gets smaller and falls to one side.
Who was the third President of the United States?
__________ details explain and tell more about the main idea.
supporting
When the author writes a make believe story to amuse you or for you to enjoy, the author's purpose is to
entertain
The camp uses it hump for what 2 things?
food and insulation
What does the Children's Defense Fund do?
Protect children
The _________ of a book tells you what the book will be about.
title
What is the most likely author's purpose of a writer writing a science textbook?
inform
Where do many camels live?
in the desert
What is Cesar Chavez famous for?
Helping workers get fair pay