MAIN IDEA
This part of the passage is often the main idea stated in one sentence.
What is a TOPIC SENTENCE?
The facts and details in a passage give more information about ....
What is the Main Idea?
Clue words that suggest order.
What are words like: (any of the following)
first, next, then, last, finally, before, and after?
To make this, prep the eggs and pan. Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper. Melt some butter in the pan at medium-low heat. As the eggs cook, gently push the cooked egg from the edges to the center of the pan. Add your favourite fillings such as cheese or vegetables to one half. Then gently fold the other half over and slide it onto your plate. Enjoy!
What are the steps to making an omelette?
The main idea is frequently, though not always, found in this part of a passage.
What are the first few sentences or the introduction?
Fact and details explain the ___ of the main idea.
What are the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How?
The time of day, the day fo the week, the month, the season, the year, etc...
What are Clues about time?
QUESTION 1 must be read before this question.
The three main steps to making an Omelette IN ORDER.What are:
1. prepare eggs and pan
2. cook the eggs
3. add the fillings (cheese, veggies, etc..)
If the topic sentence isn't at the beginning, this part of the paragraph often contains a restatement or concluding thought of the main idea.
What is the last sentence?
When you read, look for sentences that...
(Multiple Options)
Any of these options are correct: What is: Describe a person, place or thing?
Explain how to do something.
Tell the order in which things happen.
Share an experience, idea or opinion.
What is when there are no clue words?
Read this passage. Then list the steps in order.
To build a campfire, arrange a nest of tinder (dry materials) and small kindling (small sticks) in a teepee shape in the center. Next, light the tinder at the base, and once the kindling is burning steadily, gradually add larger pieces of fuel wood to maintain the flame, ensuring proper air circulation.
What are:
1. arrange a nest of tinder
2. light the tinder at the base
3. add larger pieces of fuel wood
4. ensure proper air circulation
This feature of a text is a helpful starting point, providing a concise preview of the central focus.
What is the Title?
This active reading strategy involves briefly restating key points in your own words immediately after reading a section.
What is Paraphrasing or Summarizing?
Type of passage that often contains clue words or time clues to indiciate sequence. (Fiction or NonFiction??)
What is works of FICTION?
Read this passage and then re-state the facts and details IN ORDER.
If you suspect someone is having a heart attack, the first step is to recognize the warning signs, such as chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, and pain radiating to the jaw, neck, or arm. Immediately call 911 (or your local emergency number) and keep the person calm while they are sitting or lying down; loosen any tight clothing.
What is
1. recognize the warning signs: chest pain, shortness of breath and pain radiating to the jaw, neck or arm.
2. Call 911
3. Keep the person calm and loosen any tight clothing
Thinking about these words can help you determine the main idea.
What are who, what, when, where, why and how?
State a fact or detail from this passage: (multiple options)
The Edmonton Oilers are a professional ice hockey team based in Edmonton, Alberta, and compete in the National Hockey League (NHL) as a member of the Pacific Division. They achieved their greatest success during the 1980s, winning five Stanley Cups, thanks in large part to superstars like Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier.
(Any of these are correct) What are:
compete in the NHL
greatest success in 1980's
won 5 Stanley Cups
Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier
Examples of nonfiction passages that often contain steps or time lines to indicate sequence.
What are Articles or Directions?
Read this passage and then state the SIX steps IN ORDER:
To begin painting a wall, first prepare the surface by cleaning it, patching any holes, and using painter's tape to mask off trim, ceilings, and adjacent walls. Next, use a brush to cut in along the edges, corners, and trim, then use a roller to apply the paint to the large, open areas of the wall, working in W or M patterns for even coverage. Finally, allow the first coat to dry completely according to the paint instructions before applying a second coat, and immediately remove the painter's tape once the final coat is dry to the touch.
What is:
1. prepare the surface - cleaning it, patching , etc..
2. mask off trim, ceilings or other walls
3. cut the edges, corners and trim with a paint brush
4. use a roller to paint the large areas using a W or M motion
5. apply second coat
6. immediately remove painter's tape