Main Idea & Details
What is the main idea of a passage?
The most important point the author is trying to make
What is text evidence?
Proof from the text that supports an answer.
What is a synonym for “happy”?
Glad / joyful
What is the setting?
Where and when the story takes place.
What punctuation ends a question?
A question mark (?)
What is a supporting detail?
A fact or example that helps explain the main idea.
What sentence starters help you use text evidence?
“According to the text…” or “The text states…”
What is an antonym for “cold”?
Hot.
Who are the characters?
The people or animals in the story.
What is a noun?
A person, place, thing, or idea.
What does it mean to make an inference?
To use clues from the text + what you know to figure something out.
Why is text evidence important?
It proves your answer is correct.
What does the prefix “un-” mean?
Not.
What is the problem in a story called?
The conflict.
What is a verb?
An action or state of being.
What is the theme of a story?
The lesson or message of the story.
What should you do before choosing text evidence?
Reread the question and the text.
What does the suffix “-ful” mean?
Full of.
What is the solution?
How the problem is solved.
What should a paragraph include?
A topic sentence, details, and a closing sentence.
What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?
Fiction is made up; nonfiction is real and factual.
What makes strong text evidence?
It clearly supports your answer and comes directly from the text.
What does the word “compare” mean?
To tell how things are alike.
What is the plot?
The sequence of events in a story.
What is the strategy for answering a short response?
The RACE strategy. Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain