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"Vote for Sarah! She's the best person for the job." What is the purpose of this text?
To Persuade
"Based on the third letter, which of these 5 words comes first in alphabetical order?" [Sting, Stop, Stab, Stump, Stick]
Stab
"A comic book about a superhero who saves the city." What is the main purpose of this text?
To Entertain
"Music was blasting and everyone was dancing." Where are these people?
At a party (or club/wedding)
"The boy held his empty stomach and his mouth was watering." How is the boy feeling?
Hungry
What is the main idea? "Apples are a healthy snack. They are full of vitamins and fiber. Eating an apple is a great way to get energy."
Apples are a good, healthy food.
What is the main idea? "When you get a puppy, you must feed it every day. It also needs fresh water and lots of walks. Puppies need a lot of attention."
Taking care of a puppy is a lot of work.
What is the main idea? "The Sahara is a desert in Africa. It is very hot and dry, with sand covering most of the land. Very few plants can grow there."
The Sahara is a hot, dry desert.
What story element is 'a grumpy wizard named Adam'?
Character
What story element is 'a huge castle hidden in the clouds'?
Setting
What story element is 'a pirate searching for buried treasure'?
Plot
What is skimming?
Reading a text quickly to find the main idea.
What is scanning?
Reading a text to find a specific piece of information (like a name or number).
Why do authors use bullet points?
To organize information and make a list easy to read.
"The scientist was meticulous in her work, checking every measurement twice and cleaning all her tools." What does meticulous mean?
Very careful or precise
"I expected the new boss to be lenient, but he was very strict and gave out punishments for every small mistake." What does lenient mean?
gentle, or not strict.
