What does summarize mean?
find text evidence
give the most important details about it
break it down into steps
tell every detail about it
Comparison of two unlike things that use like or as is called_________.
simile
personification
hyperbole
metaphor
What do you call a picture or idea that stands for something else?
sign
inference
prediction
symbol
What kind of dog can jump higher than a house? Any kind...houses cannot jump. What purpose?
persuade
convince
inform
entertain
Comparison of two unlike things that do not include like or as.
hyperbole
metaphor
alliteration
simile
If you see someone with an umbrella you can infer:
They are scared of sunlight.
They can fly like Mary Poppins
It is going to rain.
They are nice.
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
What is the main event?
Who is the main character?
What is one important detail?
What point is the author trying to make?
6th graders go to Spring Creek. 7th G's go to Centennial. Both go to school. Text structure?
compare and contrast
description
sequence
cause and effect
A presidential candidate is speaking at a fair. What is the purpose?
Persuade
Eat a funnelcake
Entertain
Inform
What does the word contrast mean?
judge
tell how things are different
tell how things are the same
outline
Dairy cows make milk, which is used for cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. Author's purpose?
persuade
entertain
inform
pie
The new boy didn't talk a lot & looked down when the teacher called on him. What can you infer?
He is kind.
He is mean.
He is funny.
He is shy.
The underlying meaning or lesson being taught in a story is called the ______________.
Setting
Conflict
Mood
Theme
It was obvious that Krista felt ____ because her face turned red when everyone laughed at her.
embarrassed
happy
angry
shy
You are reading a Snoopy comic. Purpose?
inform
entertain
persuade
pie
Does Miss Isaacson believe in you?
100%
True
Yes
Absolutely
Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore is an example of:
onomatopoeia
simile
alliteration
personification
What might the theme of the Lion King be?
Good triumphs over evil
Payback is good
Scar is evil
Simba is brave
The fairy flew to the scary forest at night. This is an example of the:
Plot
Theme
Setting
Main idea
My car is a 2000 silver Honda Insight with 90,000 miles. What text structure is this?
Compare and Contrast
Cause and Effect
Sequence
Description
On the side of a cereal box, they have listed the ingredients and nutritional value. Purpose?
inform
persuade
entertain
pie
This picture shows the ___________ of the story "The 3 Little Pigs
problem
setting
characters
solution
The theme is directly stated by the author.
True
False
This picture shows the ___________ of the story "The 3 Little Pigs
setting
solution
characters
problem
What does infer mean?
read between the lines
prove it
outline
give examples
The main idea is the most important part of a story.
True
False
Dear Editor, the litter in the park is a problem, so there need to be more trash cans. Purpose?
Entertain
Inform
PIE
Persuade
Because I had a sunburn, I put some aloe on it. What text structure?
cause and effect
compare
sequence
problem and solution
Dogs are better than cats. They can do tricks. Cats just sleep. Dogs are better. Purpose?
persuade
inform
pie
entertain
Ugh!" Jay yelled as he pushed his homework away. Jay was feeling ____ with his assignment.
happy
embarrassed
frustrated
pleased
This picture shows the ___________ of the story "The 3 Little Pigs
setting
problem
solution
characters
What is the theme of the Tortoise and the Hare?
you should give up if you are the slowest
being fast means you always win
slow and steady wins the race
winning isn't everything
This picture shows the ___________ of the story "The 3 Little Pigs
setting
solution
characters
problem
Don't judge a book by its cover is an example of ___________.
setting
theme
mood
conflict
You are watching an advertisement for a new toy on TV. What is the author's purpose?
pie
inform
entertain
persuade
What does the word compare mean?
read between the lines
tell all the ways they are similar
create
tell all the ways they are not alike
Some animals have favorite foods. Elephants will climb a mountain for berries. Purpose?
entertain
inform
pie
persuade
I stayed outside in the sun, then I went inside, then I saw I had a sunburn. Text structure?
compare contrast
problem solution
cause and effect
description
What does the word support mean?
tell all about it, how, who, why, and what
give examples, prove it, back it up
outline and break into steps
give your opinion on a topic
You look in an atlas to find out where San Diego is located. What is the purpose?
entertain
persuade
expository
inform
To tell fact from opinion, I should ask myself
Does my teacher know the answer?
Do I agree?
Can it be proven?
What do I think?
John is a better student than his brother Peter. We can infer that:
John gets better grades.
John does not study.
Peter gets better grades.
Peter likes to study.