A. Synonyms/Antonyms
What is a synonym of "Prodigy"?
Smart, genius, intelligent, wise, knowledgeable
Knowing the meaning of the prefix -mis helps the reader understand that the word misbehave means.
to behave wrongly
______ ________ most important point the author is trying to make.
Main Idea
True or False:
When summarizing you must add your opinion to the summary to add all the key details.
False
I wonder who invented paper plates? He was a clever guy! Imagine having to lug heavy glass plates to a picnic, and then have to carry them home again. What a great invention!
What is the narrator's perspective?
a. The author thinks that paper plates are bad for the environment.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
c. The author wishes there was a larger variety of paper plates.
d. The author wants the reader to use paper plates more often.
b. The author thinks that paper plates are wonderful.
What's a synonym for the bolded word below?
The cruel girl stole her sister’s cookie
Mean, evil, and unkind
The beaver gnawed on the branch before dragging it into the pond. What does gnawed mean?
chew on, bit on
__________ __________ ideas that explain or prove the author's point.
Supporting Details
When you summarize a text you are...
briefly restating the main idea and key details
Julie was the youngest in her family, and often felt overlooked. Today, she would get noticed! She was going to try out for the school play, and was sure she would get the lead. Her older sisters would be so jealous!
What is the author's purpose?
Entertain
What is an antonym for the bold term below; avid?
While she was indifferent to golf, however her husband was an avid fan.
Indifferent
The vacant house had nobody living in it. What does vacant mean?
Empty
What is the central idea?
Carson's older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn't satisfied to just get by in school. She is involved in extra activities at school, including the school's music program and the math club. She also always tries to answer the teachers questions in class.
Madison is a very good student.
True or False: When you write a summary, you should include all of the details given in the text.
False
List 3 words that can let you know a passage is written in first person.
I, me, mine, myself, we, us, ours, ourselves
The mood was somber at the funeral of the former president.
Dark, dull, sad, depressing,and serious
Knowing the meaning of the prefix -un helps the reader understand that the word unbelievable means.
to not believe
Supporting Detail: Sometimes when you eat ice cream really fast you get a headache. This "ice cream headache" usually lasts about 30 seconds.
Which of the following would be the best main idea?
A. Eating ice cream can cause a sensation known as "brain freeze."
B. Main Idea: Americans love ice cream!
C. Yoga balls improve student posture and help get more oxygen to the brain
D. Main idea: Not everyone's family is the same
A. Eating ice cream can cause a sensation known as "brain freeze."
True or False: A summary should be long and written in your own words.
False: It should not be long, however you should write it in your own words.
The State of Ohio has put into effect a "Buy Ohio" law, saying that people have to buy things made in Ohio, even if they cost more and aren't as good as the same things made someplace else. This law is unfair and you should vote against it!
What is the author's purpose?
Persuade
What is the opposite meaning of the word reclusive?
While James is very outgoing, his older brother is very reclusive.
Outgoing
The delightful aroma of food cooking in the kitchen made my mouth water. What does aroma mean?
Smell
Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have nine thousand taste buds just on our tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of our mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat.
Where taste buds are found.
True or False: A summary is a short retelling of a text with only the important details
Name three types of Author's Purpose.
Inform, Entertain, Persuade