It tells you what
the whole paragraph is really about.
⛩️ Example:
“We visited a temple where people were lighting candles and praying.”
🧘 Example:
“The monks wore orange robes and lived in the temple.”
Respect
Being kind, polite, and fair to others.
🙏 Example:
“We show respect by saying ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’”
Acrobatics
Cool tricks with your body like flips, rolls, and balancing.
Series
A bunch of things that go together in order.
🚫 Example:
“Hitting or fighting is violence, and that’s not okay.”
AND
“What does the writer want me to understand?”
Elephants are amazing animals. They can live up to 70 years. Elephants use their trunks to drink water and grab food. They are also very smart and can even remember places and people.
Paragraph
A main idea is like the
big message or the main point of a paragraph.
The other sentences in the paragraph are called
supporting details.
Ensure
To make sure something happens or is safe.
🗣️ Example:
“I convinced my friend to play tag instead of hide and seek.”
Masters
People who are really, really good at something because they practiced a lot.
⏰ Example:
“Mom reminded me to brush my teeth before bed!”
They can
live up to 70 years.
These are like the
branches and leaves of the tree.
🧩 Example:
“Like your favorite cartoon episodes – each one is part of a series!”
Main Idea:
Elephants are amazing animals.
💡 Think of the main idea like the top of a tree—
it's the most important part that everything else supports.
To find the main idea, ask:
“What is this paragraph mostly talking about?”
Accept
To say yes or agree to something.
Temple
A quiet and special place where people pray.
📣 Example:
“When a new movie comes out, it gets a lot of publicity so everyone knows about it!”
🛡️ Example:
“I check my bag to ensure I have my homework.”
Convince
To make someone believe what you’re saying or agree with you.
They help explain, give examples, or add more information about the
main idea.
Inspired
When something makes you want to do something cool or creative.
Main Ideas and..
Supporting Details
🏗️ Example:
“The basis of a cake is the sponge – everything else goes on top!”
🥋 Example:
“The karate master can chop wood with one hand!”
🎨 Example:
“I saw a superhero movie and it inspired me to draw my own hero!”
🤸 Example:
“The circus girl did acrobatics—she flipped through the air!”
Publicity
When lots of people hear or talk about something.
Violence
When someone hurts others on purpose.
🎁 Example:
“I accept your gift – thank you!”
Basis
The main idea or reason for something.
Monks
People who live simply and spend time praying and helping others.
They use their
trunks to drink and grab food.
Remind
To help someone remember something.
They are
smart and have good memory.