Main Idea
What tells what the text is mostly about?
What is Main Idea
What is an inference?
A logical guest that uses the text AND what we already know to predict what might happen.
Name the 3 author’s purposes.
To inform, persuade, or entertain.
Events in order = ?
Sequence or chronological order
Which sentence BEST supports the theme of kindness?
A. Mateo opened his backpack and frowned.
B. His stomach growled.
C. Lily grabbed the lunchbox to help someone.
D. Mateo rode the bus.
C. Lily grabbed the lunchbox to help someone.
What supports the main idea?
What is evidence.
A character is sweating and fanning themselves. What can you infer?
They are hot.
A how-to article’s purpose?
Alike and different = ?
Compare and Contrast
Which detail shows Mateo is relieved?
“Mateo smiled with relief.”
What should be included in a summary?
The main character (Somebody), their goal (Wanted), the conflict (But), the resolution action (So), and the final outcome (Then)
What 2 things help you infer?
The text and background knowledge.
A commercial’s purpose?
Persuade
Why something happens = ?
Cause and Effect
Which sentence BEST shows that Mateo made a mistake?
“I must have left it behind when I got off the bus.”
A short version of a text with only important ideas is called what?
What is a summary.
A character hides their test paper. What can you infer?
They are embarrassed of their grade.
A funny story’s purpose?
Entertain
Why does text structure matter?
Text structure matters because it helps readers understand how a text is organized, making it easier to follow ideas, find important information, and understand the author’s purpose.
Which word BEST describes Lily?
A. Careless
B. Helpful
C. Quiet
D. Confused
B. Helpful
Why is the main idea important?
It helps the reader better understand the text.
Why did Mateo check the lost-and-found box?
He thought someone might have turned in his lunch.
Why include facts and stats?
To inform or persuade.
Something happens so then something else needs to happen.
Problem & solution
What is the theme of the story?
Helping others is important / kindness matters / good friends help each other.