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Definitions
Drawing Conclusions
Main Idea
Making Judgements
BONUS
100
What is a topic?
a general subject
100
Sammy and Charlie were outside playing in the snow. The boys worked together to roll the snow into 3 different sized balls. They stacked the balls on top of each other with the biggest one on the bottom and the smallest one on top. They decided to use M&Ms for the eyes and mouth, a carrot for the nose, and sticks for the arms. What conclusion can you draw from this?
They are building a snowman
100
What's the main idea? - baseball bat, golf ball, football, tennis racquet
Sports equipment
100
John got home from school and decided he wanted to play baseball. He knows that he isn't allowed to play, but his mom isn't home from work yet. He finds his baseball and baseball bat. He tosses the ball up in the air and hits the ball as hard as he can. What judgement can you make about John?
He could break something in the house and get in trouble.
100
Spell the verb that means to give something away
donate
200
What is the main idea?
the central point of a story
200
Johnny and Ben woke up and ran to their bedroom window. As they looked outside, they could see that it was still snowing. Johnny and Ben yelled, “Woohoo!” The boys ran downstairs to the kitchen where their Mom was making pancakes. She said, “Well boys, it looks like you won’t be going to school today!” What conclusion can you draw from this?
It's a snow day
200
What's the main idea? - Sand bucket, plastic shovel, shells, sunscreen, swimsuit
A beah day
200
In the story, Because of Winn Dixie, a stray dog gets into a grocery store and 
knocks down a display. What 
judgment can you make about 
allowing animals in stores?
It shouldn't be allowed because they can create a mess.
200
Spell the verb that means to teach
Instruct
300
What are supporting details?
they give information about the main idea
300
Shane had never seen so many fish before. He looked around at the huge tanks and could see hundreds of fish, crabs, shrimp, and all other amazing creatures completely surrounding her. He never thought he could feel like he was completely underwater, yet still be completely dry. What conclusion can you draw about where Shane is?
Shane is at an aquarium.
300
Koala bears may look like bears, but they’re actually a member of the marsupial family. Like kangaroos, koala mothers have a special pouch in which to carry their babies. Koala babies are called joeys and are so tiny and helpless they must live in their mother’s pouch for six to seven months until they’re old enough to leave the pouch. The mother koala still cares for the young koala for another six months until it is able to survive on its own. What's the topic?
Koala bears
300
In the story, Brave Irene, Irene's mother is a dress maker who made a dress for a customer that was to be worn at a very important party. When Irene's mother is too sick to deliver the dress, Irene volunteers to deliver it. Irene gets caught in a snow storm and loses the dress. Irene delivers an empty box. What judgments can we make about Irene.
She isn't responsible.
300
Spell the verb that means to own something
Possess
400
What is drawing conclusions?
to form an opinion based on knowledge and details from a story
400
Katie went to the bookstore to buy a book about rabbits. She wanted to find out how to take care of rabbits. Then Katie and her Dad built a pen for her new rabbit. What conclusion can you draw about Katie?
She is going to get a pet rabbit
400
Which detail supports this main idea: Pandas are an endangered species. A. Panda babies are born without any hair or teeth and with their eyes closed. B. There are only about 2,000 pandas left in the wild. C. When pandas are born, their mother takes care of them for 1 - 2 years.
B. There are only about 2,000 pandas left in the wild.
400
Mayor Nichols has talked about tearing down the Wilbur Hotel to make room for a parking garage. This is a terrible idea! The Wilbur is an important part of our town’s history. We should preserve it instead of tearing it down. Today the Wilbur is empty and boarded up, but it was once the loveliest building on Main Street. The hotel had comfortable rooms and a terrific restaurant. Famous people, including two presidential candidates, stayed there. Our town was proud of the Wilbur. Is the Wilbur doomed for sure? Not if concerned citizens can find a way to restore and reopen it. If you think the Wilbur should be saved, make sure Mayor Nichols hears from you. What action by the mayor will please the author?
Finding a new location for the parking garage
400
Spell the noun that means it is ok to not follow the rule in that moment Ex - the teacher tells the class to stop talking but you raise your hand and the teacher calls on you to talk
Exception
500
What is making judgements?
form an opinion about something or someone after looking at the whole situation
500
After a morning of cooking, Thanksgiving dinner was finally ready. The table was filled with lots of delicious food. Catrina filled her plate with potatoes, green beans, yams, and corn. “Does the stuffing have meat in it?” she asked her mom. What conclusion can you draw about Catrina?
Catrina is a vegetarian - she doesn't eat meat
500
Which detail supports the main idea: Adult pandas are interesting animals. A. Panda babies are born without any hair or teeth and with their eyes closed. B. When pandas are born, their mother takes care of them for 1 - 2 years. C. Panda bears do not hibernate but simply move to lower elevations in the winter.
C. Panda bears do not hibernate but simply move to lower elevations in the winter.
500
Mayor Nichols has talked about tearing down the Wilbur Hotel to make room for a parking garage. This is a terrible idea! The Wilbur is an important part of our town’s history. We should preserve it instead of tearing it down. Today the Wilbur is empty and boarded up, but it was once the loveliest building on Main Street. The hotel had comfortable rooms and a terrific restaurant. Famous people, including two presidential candidates, stayed there. Our town was proud of the Wilbur. Is the Wilbur doomed for sure? Not if concerned citizens can find a way to restore and reopen it. If you think the Wilbur should be saved, make sure Mayor Nichols hears from you. What is the author's judgement about the mayor?
The author thinks the mayor's idea is terrible.
500
The noun that means the talking among a group of people
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