Main Idea
What is the main idea of the passage? (21)
Beavers make dramatic changes to
the environment.
What was the scout leader feeling?
rain
What is theme?
theme is the message or lesson the author wants you to learn from the story
finding similarities and differences between two things
compare and contrast
What is a metaphor?
What is the main idea of the passage? (22)
Christopher Paolini became an author at a young age
Why was Emily crying?
She didn't finish her assignment
True or False: Theme is the same thing as Main Idea
False
tells the order in which things occur in real life
chronological order
What is Onomatopoeia?
the use of words that imitate/copy sounds
What is the main idea of the passage? (23)
In many developing countries people are using solar ovens.
Why was Micah hiding?
afraid of the older boys
What is the theme of the narrative? (1)
It's better to do things right the first time
the order in which things happen or should happen
sequence
What is personification?
Giving human characteristics to nonhuman things
What is the main idea of the passage? (24)
Before toothbrushes, people used natural objects.
Why did Jenna go upstairs?
What is the theme of the narrative?
Share with others, selfishness can lead to consequences
describes a conflict or issue the character might face. The character then has to find a solution to their issue.
problem and solution
What is a similie?
A comparison of two things using like or as
What is the main idea of the passage? (16)
kangaroos are very social animals
Why didn't Maria go to the bathroom?
she was scared/frightened
True or False: Good versus Evil is an example of theme
True
Describes something by listing it's features or characteristics
Description/Descriptive
use of figurative speech like metaphors and similes, that are not meant to be taken literally.