main idea and details
What is the main idea of the following paragraph?Jamie worked hard to make his dream of becoming a teacher come true. He went to work early and studied at night. He was a good student and soon learned his new language. He finally became a teacher. He was so happy in his new country!
A. He was learning a new language.
B. He worked hard to make his dream of becoming a teacher come true.
C. He was happy.
D. He moved to a new country
B. He worked hard to make his dream of becoming a teacher come true.
In a book of over 1,000 knock-knock jokes,
what is the author’s purpose?
A.Inform
B.Persuade
C.Entertain
B.
What is a Summary?
A brief restatement of a story or passage
What are the 3 steps in the 3-part topic sentence?
Name it
Verb it
Big Picture/ Finish it
Ray got up early to work on his painting. He opened the jars of paint and cleaned his brushes. Ray was painting a picture of his family for his mother’s birthday. This would be a very special gift. Ray worked hard to paint the gift for his mother.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. Ray worked very hard to paint the gift for his mother.
B.He opened the jars of paint.
C.He got up early.
D.He was painting a picture of his family.
A. Ray worked very hard to paint the gift for his mother.
What is the author’s purpose in a section in a
history book describing the conditions and
cause of the Great Depression in the Midwest in
the 1930’s?
A.Entertain
B.Inform
C.Persuade
B.
T/F Summaries should include opinions in some cases.
False
Write a 3-part topic sentence for a summary on "Why Couldn't I Have Been Named Ashley"
"Why Couldn't I Have Been Named Ashley" teaches the importance of embracing one's name. (Varying answers)
What is the main idea that would go with these supporting details?
-Whale, dolphins, and other mammals are in the ocean.
-In the coral there are many fish and other living things.
-There are many plants, including seaweed and kelo.
A.Mammals in the ocean.
B.The ocean
C.Plants in the ocean
D.Animals and plants found in the sea.
D.Animals and plants found in the sea.
A cookbook containing recipes for making
cakes, cookies, and other desserts.
What is the author’s purpose?
A.Inform
B.Entertain
C.Persuade
A.
Is it an ant, you wonder, or a termite? Ants resemble termites, but they are quite different and can be easily distinguished. In contrast to termites, ants are usually dark in color, are hard bodied, and have constriction between the thorax and abdomen. Termites are light in color and shed their wings. Flying ants do not shed their wings. Also, ants and termites belong to different orders.
Select the best summary of this paragraph.
A.Termites are lighter in color and loose their wings at a certain stage of development.
B. Ants are dark in color, hard bodied and belong to a different order than termites.
C. Ants and termites are both insects and have many things in common
D. Although ants resemble termites, they have differences that can be easily seen.
D.
Name 5 verbs that could be used in the Verb it Stage
describes
discusses
informs
details
shows
etc
Have you ever seen groups of birds flying in the fall? If you have, you’ve likely seen birds migrate. When birds fly to a far-off place, we say they are migrating. They are leaving home or “flying the coop”.
Why do they migrate? Birds do not just take a trip when they migrate. They fly south so that they can survive.
Birds fly south so they can survive.
A politician’s speech about how health
insurance should be provided to all families.
What is the author’s purpose?
A.Entertain
B.Inform
C.Persuade
C
Summarizing is a retelling copied word for word, a short version of the main ideas, events and details.
False
3 Part Topic Sentence for "Thank you, Ma'am."
"Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes shows_____________
In Africa, music is usually performed outdoors. There is spontaneous music making as well as performances by social and music groups at ceremonies and feasts. There is no written music or music notation. African music tradition, like folklore and history, is transmitted orally. Music is a social activity in which almost everyone participates. Clearly, African music has several interesting characteristics.
What is the main idea?
African music has several interesting characteristics.
A McDonald's commercial highlighting their new "Mighty wings"
A. Persuade
B. inform
C. entertain
A
Researchers have found that parents view boy babies and girl babies differently as early as the first week of life. Little girls are said to be unlike boys in both facial characteristics and personality. Boy babies are usually bigger than girl babies and are actually described stronger as and more alert than little girls. On the other hand, little girls are seen as sweeter, gentler and more passive than little boys. Although two infants may look alike or be equally fragile, parents handle boy babies with less care than the girls.
Which statement best explains how boys and girls are treated differently.
A. Girls are fragile; Boys are strong
B.Girls and boys look alike but different
C. Boys are bigger than girls
D. Parents handle boys more roughly than girls.
D.
Write a 3 Part Topic sentence for "Medicine Bag."
The "Medicine Bag" (verb)____________