Main Idea
What is the main idea of a text?
a. information from the text that supports the topic.
b. what the text is mostly about.
c. the first sentence in a text.
what the text is mostly about
What are supporting details?
a. what the text is mostly about.
b. information from the text that supports the main idea.
c. what you think of when you read the text.
A supporting detail is:
b. information from the text that supports the main idea.
The little boy was petrified to go to sleep without a night light on.
What is the definition of petrified as it is used in the sentence.
scared
Which type of texts tells us about events that happened in the past or were apart of history?
Historical
An inference is...
Text evidence + what you know
Dogs and wolves are part of the same animal family. Both animals have strong senses of smell and are loyal to their packs. But dogs and wolves are quite different when it comes to people. Dogs are used to living with people and get along well with them. In fact, dogs have been called "man's best friend." Wolves, on the other hand, cannot live with humans. Wolves prefer to live in the wild, where they can hunt for their food. Clearly, dogs belong with people, while wolves do not.
What is the main idea?
Dogs are better suited to live with people when compared to wolves.
Which supporting detail supports the following main idea: Pizza is a popular food that has changed a lot throughout time.
a. Making pizza is a fun process for anyone who wants to try.
b. Different societies have been making flat bread and adding toppings for thousands of years.
c. Once you have mixed the dough and flattened it into a crust, you add sauce into the dough.
Different societies have been making flat bread and adding toppings for thousands of years.
If the lightbulb is too dim to illuminate, or light up, the room, it should be replaced. Using context clues, what does illuminate mean?
to light up
Which type of texts tells us steps, sequences and/or how to do something or accomplish a task ?
Technical
Mike had fun hiking in the woods and doing crafts. He also really enjoyed the campfire sing-a-long and had made a lot of new friends. Still, he was glad that tomorrow he would be going home.
Where is Mike?
at camp
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
The main idea is "Pools can be fun but dangerous." Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?
a. you can play games in a pool like Marco Polo
b. People can drown in a pool if they do not know how to swim and are left unsupervised.
c. We went swimming at my aunt's house last week.
d. Diving into the shallow end of a pool can cause injury to the neck and spine.
We went swimming at my aunt's house last week.
Sam felt elated when he found out his parents were taking him to Disney world. What is the meaning of elated as it's used in the sentence.
excited
Which type of texts tells us about why and how things happen in nature ?
scientific
You see snowflakes coming down outside and you can smell hot cocoa cooking on the stove. You see red and green decorations all around the house. What time of year can you infer that it is?
Christmas
Bats are fascinating animals. They are not birds, they are flying mammals. Some bats eat fruit, others eat insects. Bats are experts at flying. They use a system called echolocation to fly quickly in the dark.
What is the main idea of this text passage?
Bats are fascinating animals.
Plants need sunlight to grow. What is a supporting detail of this main idea?
a. plants look pretty inside and outside
b. plants can be poisonous
c. plants help keep the air clean
d. plants that get more sunlight grow taller than those that sit in the dark.
d. plants that get more sunlight grow taller than those that sit in the dark.
Tim was irate that his team lost the baseball game. They were practicing so hard.
What is the meaning of irate as it's used in the sentence.
angry
Why do people read historical texts?
Tre is afraid
Do you wear glasses? Make sure your glasses fit well. The earpieces should be at eye level. Don’t try to adjust the earpieces yourself. Take your glasses for adjustments to the place you bought them. Keep your glasses in a case when you’re not wearing them. This will prevent scratches. Keep the lenses clean. A soft cloth is best for cleaning.
What is the main idea of the passage?
There are many steps to take care of your glasses.
Ice cream is a popular dessert. It comes in many different flavors and can be eaten in a variety of ways. Some people like to put different toppings on their ice cream, such as sprinkles or chocolate dip. Vanilla and chocolate are two of the most popular flavors. However ice cream is eaten, it's always delicious!
What is one supporting detail to support that ice cream is a popular desert?
It comes in a variety of flavors.
Stop dawdling and hurry up or we are going to be late for the party. What is the definition of dawdle as it is used in the sentence.
walking slowly
What sentence sentence that best explains why the cork blows out of the bottle.
WAIT. As the liquid soaks through the paper towel, the vinegar will react with the baking soda and produce carbon dioxide gas. As more and more gas forms, the pressure will build up inside the bottle. Eventually, the bottle will blow its cork. The streamers will help you trace its flight.
the pressure will build up inside the bottle
Max was baking some cookies, but then he got an important phone call. He returned a few minutes later to a smoke filled kitchen. What can you infer?
Max forgot about the cookies and they are burning.