Main Idea/ Theme
Define Main Idea
What the text is mostly about
What a synonym?
A word that means the same as that word
Name all 5 types of text structures
Compare/ Contrast
Problem/ Solution
Cause/ Effect
Sequence
Descriptive
Name all the types of point of view
1st, 2nd, 3rd
Name 3 reasons authors write (authors purpose)
Entertain, Persuade, Inform
Define Theme
The life lesson or message you can learn from the text
What is an antonym?
A word that is the opposite of that word
Women's swimsuits have changed over time. In the 1870s, women swam in loose dresses with baggy pants. They had to keep their legs covered. Early swimsuits were often made of wool. They were heavy and didn't dry quickly. In 1907, Annette Kellerman, a great swimmer from Australia, took a chance. She wore a tight one-piece swimsuit on a beach in Boston. She had designed it herself. She was arrested for wearing it. By the 1930s, women were no longer keeping their legs covered. Today's bathing suits come in different styles, from tanks to two-piece suits.
Sequence
What are the words that go with first, second, third person
2nd: You, Your
3rd: He, She, They, Them
What does inform mean?
to teach
Theme could be told to...
anyone and they would understand it
What is a prefix and give an example?
The beginning of certain words
Re, Pre, Mis, Dis
Jamestown, Virginia, was settled in 1607. It is known as the first continuing English settlement in the United States. However, Jamestown is not the oldest European settlement. That would be St. Augustine, Florida. St. Augustine was settled in 1565. The Spanish, rather than the English, founded St. Augustine. Spain claimed Florida while England was settling the lands to the north. A major difference between St. Augustine and Jamestown is that St. Augustine is still a city today. Old Jamestown was deserted and fell into ruins, but it was later rebuilt for tourists.
Compare/ Contrast
I listen to the morning birds sing for a while and wonder how long it will be before there are eggs to collect from their nests. I hope not long, though I know if I wait until that time it will be too late.
1st person
What does persuade mean?
to get someone to do something
Give an example of a theme
anything
What is an opinion?
What someone feels or thinks about something
For many years, trade and travel between the United States and China were not allowed. A 1971 Ping-Pong tournament in Japan helped to change that. An American player and a Chinese player at the tournament met, shook hands, and exchanged gifts. In response to this friendly meeting, China's leader, Mao Zedong, invited the American Ping-Pong team to visit China. This official Chinese welcome led to talks between the Chinese and American leaders. The talks resulted in opening travel and trade between the two countries.
Cause and Effect
You slip the money out of the wallet and shove it into your pocket. You close the wallet and lay it down, just so, beside the loaded toothbrush. Then you breathe a bit, like you're remembering how.
Second
Vote for Ben Ballard for city council. He'll stand up for the needs of our town's hardworking citizens.
To persuade
Why should you exercise? When you exercise, you lower your chances of getting sick. For example, exercise makes your heart healthier and your body stronger. It improves your mood and can make you feel calm. Regular exercise helps you think more clearly, so you can get more done during the day. Exercise can even help you sleep better at night. Regular exercise can make your life better in so many ways!
Exercise is good for your health
What is a root word?
The main part of a word
The Philippines is a country made up of more than seven thousand islands. In fact, the land area of those islands is just a little greater than the state of Arizona. But that small space holds many people. Indeed, the Philippines is one of the world's fifteen largest countries by population. In addition, it has many languages. There are two official languages: English and Filipino. But almost everyone there grows up speaking at least one native Philippine language.
Descriptive
One Sunday afternoon after dinner, about a week after John's bicycle was smashed, he and Roger rode out to the Centerville dump. They liked to go to the dump once in a while to see if there was any interesting trash.
3rd
The men looked over the edge of the cliff. "How in the world are we going to get down there?" one asked.
To entertain