Main Idea
Define main idea.
What the passage/story is all about?
What are the three types of author's purpose?
Persuade, Inform, Entertain
This text features goes at the top of a paragraph, giving us the topic or main idea of what we are about to read.
Heading
Which had on the clock is the hour hand?
The short hand
Name 4 planets.
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
What do we call the information that supports the main idea?
Details
What is the author's purpose for books like Pete the Cat, Dr. Seuss, Magic Tree House, and Harry Potter?
This text feature shows important words in the text.
Bold print
How much is 3 quarters?
75 cents
What constellation is shaped like a spoon?
The Big Dipper
What is the main idea?
I love putting the lights on the tree. I enjoy opening presents with my family. My favorite part is singing Christmas carols. Christmas is my favorite holiday!
Christmas is my favorite holiday!
What is the author's purpose of a newspaper?
Inform
This text features gives us more information about a picture using words.
Caption
67 + 25
92
How many stars are on the American flag?
50
What is the main idea?
Penguins are birds who can't fly. They live in the arctic. Their are many different types. They eat fish. They are usually black and white.
Penguins are interesting animals.
What is the author's purpose of Youtube ads?
Persuade
This text features is found at the end of book giving definitions to important words.
Glossary
111 + 79
190
George Washington
What is the main idea?
My stomach had butterflies. My hands were sweaty. I stood on the stage looking at the audience. I opened my mouth to sing and nothing came out. I took a deep breath, seeing my parents in the audience. Then, I smiled ready to sing my song.
The character was nervous to sing at first, but felt better after he saw his parents.
What is the author's purpose of writing a book with lots of text features?
To inform
This text features is found at the beginning of the book, telling chapter titles and page numbers.
Table of Contents
16
Name 3 of the Seven Dwarves from Snow White.
Doc, Sleepy, Dopey, Grumpy, Bashful, Sneezy, Happy