Theme
What is the theme of Jones Elementary School?
- Show C.L.A.S.S
Not all sentences in the text are important details.
* True
* False
- True
Crawfish live on every continent except Africa and Antarctica. There are 200 species of crawfish in North America.
The author wants to _______.
* Persuade you to buy crawfish
* Inform you about crawfish
* Entertain you about crawfish
- Inform you about crawfish
What text feature helps you better understand a photograph?
- Caption
Sam's favorite movie was playing at the movies. His mom took him and his friends to see it. As they were walking to the theatre Sam turned to his mom and said, "When you get it can you put extra salt and butter on it? Thanks Mom!"
What was his mom getting for him? How do you know?
- Popcorn
- Schema (butter & extra salt goes on popcorn)
- Usually get popcorn at the movies
- Clues (last sentence)
What is the story mostly about?
Weather is a crazy part of our world. Some days the weather can be calm, beautiful and shinny. Then other days we have rain, storms, snow, and hail. What we do everyday usually depends on the weather outside.
- Sometimes the weather can be nice
- What we do depends on the weather
- Weather is a crazy part of our world
- Weather is a crazy part of our world
I went to the zoo with my family. We saw different types of animals. My favorite animals to see were the lions.
What is the Author's Purpose?
* Persuade
* Inform
* Entertain
- Entertain
First, Lucy went to the cabinet and got out all of the ingredients to make a pancakes. Then, he measured out the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Once he mixed them together, he then added milk and an egg to the batter. Next, he poured the batter onto a hot griddle. Finally, he flipped the pancakes and put them on a plate.
What text structure did the author for this selection?
- Sequence
Katie slammed her math textbook closed and crumples up the piece of paper she was working on. "Ugh!" she said.
What can you infer about Katie?
A. Katie enjoys math
B. Katie is having difficulty with math
C. Katie has finished her math homework
- B. Katie is having difficulty with math
What is THEME?
The MESSAGE or LESSON the author wants you to take away.
What is Main Idea & Supporting Details?
MI- What the text is MOSTLY about.
SD- The EVIDENCE that supports the main idea.
What is author's purpose? List 3
- Persuade (convince)
- Inform (give information)
- Entertain (for fun)
What text feature tells you what each section is going to be about in a text?
- Heading
- Subheading
- Subtitle
What do you need to make an INFERENCE?
Schema + Clues (from the text) = Inference
What is the message of the selection below?
Tonight was Jessica’s night to wash the dishes. She didn’t mind doing chores, but they always seemed to take so long! Her brother Scottie was busy dusting the furniture in the living room. He was also complaining that his chore was time-consuming. Suddenly, a thought occurred to Jessica. She went into the living room and began helping Scottie remove things from the furniture and finish his chore quickly. In return, Scottie helped Jessica by drying the dishes and putting them away after she washed them. In no time at all, the kids were finished with their chores. They saved a great deal of time by working together. They gave each other a high-five and headed to their bedrooms.
- Cooperation
- Working Together
What is the main idea of the story below?
Elephants are huge in size. They have big, flat feet that can be dangerous if you're stepped on. Their long trunks can be used for drinking water and for protecting themselves and their loved ones. Their ears are also quite large and are used to keep them cool in the hot sun.
A. Elephants have very large ears
B. Elephants can be dangerous
C. Features of elephants
D. Elephants are big
- Features of elephants
Vote for Carl for class president! Carl is a leader! Last year in fourth grade, he was a great vice-president. This year he volunteers to help with after-school clubs. He will do great things for our class! Carl promises more school dances. And better choices at lunch. So vote for Carl for class president.
What is the Author's Purpose for writing this selection?
* Persuade
* Inform
* Entertain
- Persuade
Outside of Selena's window, there was a gorgeous cherry blossom tree. It was just the right height for the window, so she could see it perfectly. For a few weeks in springtime, its flowers bloomed beautifully. Once the petals fell, the leaves were a deep shade of green.
How did the author organize this text?
- Description
Carly and her mom watched the large truck drive away slowly. Then, they walked through the empty rooms of the house one last time before getting into the car and leaving.
The reader can infer which of the following statements?
A. Carly's house has been robbed
B. Carly and her mom are moving
C. Carly doesn't know where they are going
- B. Carly and her mom are moving
It was the last minute of the game and the teams were tied. Panchito had the ball and began sprinting towards the goal. All of a sudden, he felt scared and nervous. He froze. His team began to cheer him on. Panchito noticed the his teammates on the bench, so he continued to sprint towards the goal and shoots. GOOOAALLL! Panchito's team wins the game.
What is the theme of the passage?
- Be supportive
- Be determined
- You're all in it together
- Face your fears
Which of the following sentences is a supporting detail to the main idea?
Weather is a crazy part of our world. Some days the weather can be calm, beautiful and shinny. Then other days we have rain, storms, snow, and hail. What we do everyday usually depends on the weather outside.
A. some days the weather is calm
B. it's fun to play in the rain and snow
C. what we do depends on the weather
- C. what we do depends on the weather
Basketball is a team sport. There are five players on each team, Each basket is worth two points. If you are behind the three point line, then your basket is worth 3 points. The team with the most points at the end wins.
Why did the author write this text?
* Persuade
* Inform
* Entertain
- Inform
What is the difference between Text Features and Text Structure?
Text Features are small details within the text that give the reader ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and Text Structure is the way the author ORGANIZES the text.
Carrots are an excellent source of retinol. Retinol is a pure form of vitamin A and is essential for good vision and strong teeth. It is often found in foods such as eggs, liver, and fish. For vegetarians, the best source of retinol is carrots.
Based on this passage, what can you infer about the amount of retinol in eggs, liver, and fish?
A. It is the same or greater than the amount in carrots
B. It is less than the amount of carrots
C. Eggs, liver, and fish do not contain retinol
- A. It is the same or greater than the amount in carrots