Main Idea
What is a main idea?
A main idea is what the text is about.
What does imagery mean?
Imagery is when the language appeals to one or more of the reader's five senses.
Ex: The fire popped and crackled as smoke billowed into the air.
What is theme?
Theme is the life lesson or message the author wants you to know.
What is plot?
Events that make up a story
What is another name for point of view?
Narration
Many animals can not recognize themselves in mirrors. When most animals look into a mirror, they think that the reflection is another animal. Some will try to attack what they think is the other animal. A few animals do recognize themselves. These include: elephants dolphins, chimps, and great apes.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Many animals can not recognize themselves in mirrors.
What is the main idea you can infer from this list?
Pencils
Typewriter
Computer
Pen
Things that are used to write with.
Which can a theme not have in it?
More than 5 words
Characters
A moral
Characters
What is the element of plot that introduces characters, and setting?
Exposition
What are the three points of view?
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
Strong magnets are put into some roller coasters. They are also put into the end of the track. As the roller coaster approaches, the end of the track, the attracting forces of the magnet bring the coaster to a gentle stop.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Magnets can be used on roller coasters.
What is an inference?
An inference is a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning. When reading, you can make an inference on characters, plot or theme, all based on evidence from the story.
Example: I can infer that Vinny, from "The Ravine" is scared of heights because of the way he acts when he is standing on the cliff.
Fill in the blank:
The theme is not always "right there" in the text, usually, we have to ____ it.
Infer
Which sentence would be an example of the resolution?
Timmy entered into a baking contest at his school.
He dropped half of his cupcakes when they came out of the oven!
Timmy won the contest and shared his cupcakes with his mom.
Timmy's mom suggested he bake a new batch of cupcakes to be entered.
Timmy won the contest and shared his cupcakes with his mom.
What is first person point of view mean?
The narrator is in the story and refers to him/herself. Uses words like (I, me, we, us, our, my)
Many years ago, libraries were silent places offering mostly books and newspapers. Today, we can find a variety of resources in libraries. In addition to regular books, libraries loan out books-on-tape, videotapes, and compact disks. Most libraries have replaced their card catalogs with computer catalogs. Shelves of current magazines and comfortable chairs encourage people to relax and stay a while. Children are welcomed to the library with brightly colored murals, puzzle tables, and story hours.
What is the main idea of this passage?
Public libraries have changed over the years.
What point of view (narration) is this sentence written in?
Johnny went into the cave with his friends on a mission to explore the ancient writing.
Third person point of view (narration)
Which is an example of theme?
Sally learned to be nice to others.
Tim started treating people the way he wanted to be treated.
Facing your fears may be scary, but can lead to adventures.
Ivy ran the race even if she knew she wouldn't be in first place.
Facing your fears may be scary, but can lead to adventures.
What element of plot is the turning point?
The climax
What does third person point of view mean?
The narrator is telling a story about other people. Uses words like: (He, She, him, her, they, them, their and also characters names)
Grocery shopping is not an easy chore. There are many different brands and types of food that it can be hard to make a choice. Do we want smooth peanut butter or chunky, regular or low fat, plain or swirled with grape jelly, large or small container, glass or plastic jar? And which brand do we prefer? With so many choices for each item, no wonder it takes so long to shop!
What is the main idea of this passage?
You must make many decisions when buying groceries.
What are context clues?
Context clues are hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word within a book.
Which is not an example of theme?
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Bravery leads to adventures and fun.
Sam learned to enjoy all his friend's unique qualities.
Slow and steady wins the race.
Sam learned to enjoy all his friend's unique qualities.
Which sentence does not belong in the rising action?
The dog got loose and ran away from his owners.
John had never skydived before and felt nervous as the day approached.
Julia won the lottery and got the cash prize of $1000.
Erica saw people pass her as she was running, she thought she would never get in first place.
Julia won the lottery and got the cash prize of $1000.
What point of view is this sentence written in?
"I went to the car wash and realized my windows were down when water sprayed into my car."
First person