Main Idea
What is the main idea of a story?
The central point or message of a story.
What is a theme in literature?
A theme is the underlying message or lesson in a story.
What does the word "unique" mean?
Unique means being the only one of its kind.
Spell the word that's a synonym for the word "buddy".
Friend
What are context clues?
Context clues are hints within the text that help define or explain unfamiliar words.
Read this blurb and tell the main idea: "The sun was shining brightly, and the flowers were blooming. Everyone was happy to be outside."
The main idea is that everyone enjoys being outside on a sunny day.
Name a common theme found in fairy tales.
Common themes include good vs. evil, love, friendship, and courage.
Use the word "anticipate" in a sentence.
Example sentence: "I anticipate that we will win the game."
Spell the word that means "to take away".
Remove
How can context clues help you understand unfamiliar words?
They help by providing information tat can clarify the meaning of unknown words.
How do you identify the main idea in a text?
Read the topic sentence or the most important point in the story.
How can you determine the theme of a story?
Look for repeated ideas, messages, or lessons throughout the story.
What is a synonym for "happy"?
A synonym for "happy" is "joyful" or "cheerful."
What is the correct spelling for the word that means "to take part"?
Participate
Read this sentence: "The weather was so frigid that the lake was frozen over." What does "frigid" mean?
"Frigid" means very cold.
Why is understanding the main idea important for comprehension?
It helps readers understand what the text is about and retain information.
Provide an example of a theme from a book or movie you enjoy.
Answers will vary!
What does it mean if a character is described as "courageous"?
Courageous means showing bravery.
What is the correct spelling of the word that means "to make something better"?
Improve
Give an example of a sentence where context clues help you understand a word.
Answers will vary; example: "In the sentence, 'The puppy was so small that it could fit in my hand,' the word 'small' gives context for understanding 'tiny.'"
Give an example of a sentence that summarizes the main idea of a book you have read.
Answers will vary!
Explain how the theme impacts the reader's understanding of the story.
The theme helps the reader connect with the story and understand its deeper meaning.
Find the meaning of the word "meticulous" using context clues from this sentence: "She was meticulous in her work, checking every detail twice."
"Meticulous" means showing great attention to detail; careful and precise.
Spell the word that means "full of energy".
Energetic
Read this sentence: "She was ecstatic when she won the award, jumping up and down with joy." What does "ecstatic" mean based on context clues?
"Ecstatic" means extremely happy or joyful.