Nazca Lines are large drawings that appear to be etched into Earth's surface. These kinds of drawings made on the ground are called geoglyphs. Nazca lines are SO amazing. They are a mystery! How does the author feel about Nazca lines?
Respectful , Interested , Amazed
There are two things we can say about theme to define it. What is theme?
Moral , Life Lesson
Kayla's favorite animal is the koala. She has some koala toys. Her favorite thing in her room is her poster of a koala. She likes to see the koalas at the zoo. One time she got to pet a koala. What is the main idea?
Kayla likes Koalas.
Community Clean Up! Bring your kids and some gloves. What is the main reason the community would post this?
The community needs to be cleaned up.
The Geese and the Fig Tree theme was ....
Listen to advice, Take care of small problems before they become big
Jane has a pet goldfish. She feeds her goldfish every day. She also has to change the water in the fish bowl. Jane likes to watch her goldfish swim around her bowl. What is the main idea?
Jane takes care of her goldfish.
Sophie is doing her homework. She sits at her kitchen table and reads her book. She can usually do her work by herself. Sometimes she has to ask her parents for help. What is the main idea?
Sophie is doing her homework.
What is the theme of the Golden Rule?
Treat others how you want to be treated
When an author's purpose is to inform they're giving you (2):
information , facts
Never Give Up on Your Dreams is an example of...?
Theme
How many details should you have to support main idea?
3
If you are asked to find the main idea of a text where are two places you can look?
First line , Last line
Author's Purpose: A vegetable soup recipe
Inform
Ann helped her mom plant a garden. First, they picked out the weeds so the new plants would have room to grow. Then, they put the seeds into the soil & watered the seeds. Finally, they watched the plants in the garden grow. Main idea?
Ann helped plant a garden.
Author's Purpose: How to Make a Sculpture Book
Explain
What does persuade mean?
Convince , give a reason to do something
P.I.E.E.D stands for ?
persuade, inform, entertain, explain, describe
Author's Purpose: Harry Potter Book Series
Entertain
Elephants use their trunks for smelling, like a nose. They can also use their trunks to pick up and touch things. They can also suck water into their trunks and then pour it into their mouths. What is the main idea?
Elephants use their trunks for many things.
The Two Brothers theme was .......
Be loyal to family, Give without expecting it back
What word can we use to remember Author's Purpose?
PIE PIEED
Define Main Idea...
The main thing a story is about.
Theme of Lemon Brown...
Everyone has treasure, one mans trash is another mans treasure
Author's Purpose: A political campaign ad
Persuade