Vocabulary
the first sentence of writing that grabs the readers attention
Hook
What is main idea?
What the author wants you to understand the most.
Lisa carefully examined the bug sitting on the leaf. She noticed that it had six legs and a hard shell. Lisa had never seen a bug like this before. She grabbed her magnifying glass and camera. What do you know about Lisa?
A. She is helpful.
B. She is afraid of bugs.
C. She is very curious.
D. She likes to play soccer.
C. She is very curious
What is theme?
the overall message of the story.
What is the setting?
Where and when the story takes place.
the overall message or moral of the story
Theme
What is a supporting detail?
details that support the main idea.
It's raining cats and dogs! What does this idiom mean?
It is raining really hard.
e read a short Native American story about a stork getting caught in a net with some crows who were stealing a farmer's corn. What is the theme of this story?
Do not steal
What type of graphic organizer is used to compare and contrast?
Venn Diagram
a view or judgement about something
opinion
Where is the main idea often found?
Read this passage Sam looked through the window at the city far below. The light came on informing all those on board to fasten their seat belts. They were about to land. Where was Sam?
on an airplane
I can't wait to go to the beach! What type of sentence is this?
Exclamatory
using clues and background knowledge to figure something out that is not stated in the text
inference
How long should the main idea be?
1 sentence.
Lauren looked at her watch, grabbed her books and ran to the bus stop. When she got to the bus stop, she realized she forgot her lunch. Lauren ran back to the house and grabbed her lunchbox. When Lauren got back to the bus stop, she realized she missed the bus. What word would best describes Lauren? A. playful B. disorganized C. worried D. athletic
B. Disorganized
Think of the story Little Red Riding Hood, what was the theme of this story.
be cautious of strangers
This type of writing convinces the reader to do something or to agree with something.
Opinion Writing
arranging events in order in which they occurred
sequence
Why is it important to know the main idea?
It is important to be able to tell someone what the story is about without including all the details.
Read this passage Josh woke up early on Saturday morning and looked outside the window. The sun was out and it was hot. His dad called to Josh and said, “It is a perfect day, don’t forget to bring a towel!” Josh grabbed a towel and they left the house. Where do you think Josh and his dad were going?
the beach or pool
What is the difference between main idea and theme?
Identify the subject of the sentence: The cat ran across the street.
The cat