Main Idea
Dogs have an excellent sense of smell. They can use their noses to find things that humans cannot smell.
What is the main idea?
Dogs have a very strong sense of smell.
Mia brought an umbrella to school because dark clouds filled the sky.
Based on the text, what could happen?
It might rain.
The enormous elephant walked across the field.
Maya walked her dog through the park.
Who is the character?
Maya
A boy walks outside and sees dark clouds and lightning.
What do you think will happen next?
It will probably rain.
Exercise helps keep your body healthy. It can make your muscles stronger and give you more energy?
What is the passage mostly about?
The benefits of exercise.
Jake opened the refrigerator and saw there was no milk. He grabbed his coat and walked to the store.
Why did Jake go to the store?
To buy milk.
Liam was exhausted after running five miles. He could barely keep his eyes open.
What does exhausted mean?
Very tired
On a cold Saturday morning, Marcus opened his front door and saw a huge box.
What is the setting?
Marcus's house/ front door.
"When Ava opened her backpack, she discovered a tiny key she had never seen before..."
What do you think happens next?
Points awarded for good answers.
What is the difference between the main idea and a detail?
The main idea tells what the text is mostly about. A detail gives information that supports the main idea.
Sara studied for her test every night. On Friday, she received an A.
What can we say about Sara based on this text?
She worked hard and prepared for her test.
Emma was reluctant to jump into the pool. She stood at the edge for several minutes before finally getting in.
What does reluctant mean?
Unsure or unwilling to do something.
Lena couldn't find her science project. She looked everywhere in her room. Finally she found it underneath her bed.
What is the problem? What is the solution?
Problem- Lena couldn't find her science project.
Solution: She found it under her bed.
Would you rather be able to read minds or be invisible?
But there's a catch:
You must explain your answer using at least TWO complete sentences.
Give points for two complete sentences. Half points for one complete sentence.
Ms. Reed and her fifth grade students take a field trip to the aquarium. They see clown fish, star fish, whales and dolphins. They had lunch next to the crab tank, and got to pet sting rays. They had an amazing time!
What is the main idea AND give me two details that support it
Main idea- Ms.Reed and the fifth graders go to the aquarium.
Two details- They see many fish, they had lunch next to the crab tank.
Emma walked into the classroom and noticed that all of her classmates were trying not to smile. Her teacher quickly closed a cabinet when Emma came closer. On her desk was a small card with her name written on it. Emma looked around the room and began to wonder what everyone was hiding from her.
What do you think is going to happen next? Use TWO clues from the text to explain your answer.Could be different answers as long as you support them with two clues.
The scientist was astonished when she discovered a tiny fossil buried beneath the rock. She had never seen anything like it before.
What does astonished mean and what clue helped you figure that out.Surprised or amazed. One clue from the text.
On Saturday morning, Noah was walking through the neighborhood when he heard a puppy crying behind a fence. He looked around but couldn't find anyone nearby. Noah carefully opened the gate and helped the puppy out. He noticed a tag on its collar with an address. Noah walked the puppy to the address, where a worried family was waiting. They thanked Noah for bringing their puppy home.
Who is the story about? When or where does it take place? What is the problem? How is the problem solved?
Character: Noah
Setting: The neighborhood
Problem: A puppy is lost and needs help getting home.
Solution: Noah finds the address on the puppy's collar and brings it home.
The classroom door was locked. Tyler could hear music playing inside, but he knew the classroom was supposed to be empty. He looked down and noticed a trail of muddy footprints leading toward the door.
What do you think happened? Use at least TWO clues from the story to support your answer.
Half points awarded for one clue. Full points for two.