Central Idea
What is the central idea of a passage?
What is "The main point or message the author wants to communicate."
What is a supporting detail?
What is "A fact, example, or explanation that backs up the central idea."
What are the five main elements of a plot?
What is "Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution."
What is a problem in a story?
What is "A conflict or challenge the character faces."
What are context clues?
What is "Hints or clues within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words"
Central ideas are best supported by what type of information?
What is "Key details and evidence from the text."
Supporting details help a reader do what?
What is "Understand and explain the main idea."
What type of figurative language compares two things using “like” or “as”?
What is "Simile."
What is a solution in a story?
What is "How the problem or conflict is resolved."
What type of context clue is used in this sentence?
"He was elated—so happy he could barely sit still."
A) Example clue
B) Synonym clue
C) Definition clue
D) Inference clue
What is "Definition clue."
Which sentence best represents a central idea?
A) The character forgot her homework.
B) The story takes place in a large city.
C) Hard work and determination overcome challenges.
D) The boy sat next to the window in math class.
What is "Hard work and determination overcome challenges."
Which sentence best supports the idea that exercise improves mental health?
A) Exercise reduces stress and anxiety.
B) Some people enjoy walking outside when it’s sunny.
C) Exercise is something most people do at the gym.
D) Exercise helps build muscle and improve strength.
What is "Exercise reduces stress and anxiety."
Which sentence contains personification?
A) The rain tapped gently on the window.
B) Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.
C) He ran faster than a cheetah.
D) The car was red and shiny.
What is "The rain tapped gently on the window."
Identify the problem: “Sophie missed the bus and had to find another way to school.”
What is "Sophie missed the bus."
Which word means “to delay” based on this sentence?
“They lingered outside, putting off the moment they had to say goodbye.”
What is "Lingered."
Which of the following best shows how an author reveals the central idea in a fiction text?
A) By listing the names of every character
B) Through actions and conflict resolution
C) By describing the setting in great detail
D) Through a surprising plot twist at the end
What is "Through actions and conflict resolution."
How can you tell if a detail is important to include in a summary?
What is "It directly supports or explains the main idea."
What type of figurative language is this? “He was a rock in the storm.”
What is "Metaphor."
Identify the solution: “She borrowed her brother’s bike and made it to school on time.”
What is "She rode her brother’s bike."
What’s the meaning of “reluctant” in this sentence?
“She was reluctant to admit she was wrong.”
What is "Unwilling or hesitant."
Double Jeopardy!!!
In a story about teamwork, which of the following is the best example of a central idea?
A) The soccer team wore matching uniforms to every game.
B) One player scored the winning goal in the championship.
C) Success comes from trust and teamwork.
D) The team practiced every day after school.
What is "Success comes from trust and teamwork."
Double Jeopardy!!!
Which sentence is a supporting detail that explains why schools serve breakfast?
A) Many students ride the bus in the morning.
B) Students sometimes bring snacks from home.
C) Most schools start classes before 8:30 AM.
D) Eating in the morning boosts performance.
What is "Eating in the morning boosts performance."
Which sentence contains a hyperbole?
A) The dog barked at the mailman.
B) I’ve told you a million times to clean your room.
C) She walked to school in the morning.
D) The cookies smelled good.
What is "I’ve told you a million times to clean your room."
How do problem and solution structures help readers?
A) They add humor and excitement to the story.
B) They explain how characters look and feel.
C) They describe where and when the story takes place.
D) They show problems and how they’re solved.
What is "They show problems and how they’re solved."
Which context clue helps you understand the meaning of “exaggerate” in this sentence?
"He tends to exaggerate, saying things like ‘I ran faster than a cheetah!’”
A) The definition before the word
B) The example of the unrealistic statement
C) The meaning of the word “tends”
D) The subject of the sentence
What is "The example of the unrealistic statement."