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Theme, Central Idea, Inference, Plot, Context Clues review
Theme, Central Idea, Inference, Plot, Context Clues review
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Identify the theme in the passage below:
Power of words
Power and corruption.
Cheaters never prosper.
Winning isn't everything.
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use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word
annoying
peaceful
disturbing
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Make an inference about this picture.
He doesn't like vegetables.
He has to do his homework after dinner.
He only likes to eat corn.
He loves vegetables.
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Brian felt sorry for himself and wanted to give up.
Brian was stronger, more aware and careful.
Brian is angry because he’s made mistakes.
Brian has not changed at all.
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Read the passage and determine the central idea:
Dolphins breath oxygen.
Dolphins live in the ocean.
Dolphins feed their babies milk.
Dolphins are mammals.
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inference:
an elaborate answer to a question
to make a judgement about something
a logical guess based on knowledge and clues from the text
specific details from a story
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What is the Main Idea
Todd is a great brother
Todd had a great birthday
Joey had a great birthday
Joey has lots of friends
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what is a narrator??
the person who makes the event.
the person who tells the story.
the person who writes the book.
the person who draw the pictures.
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use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word
depressed
satisfied
unhappy
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What is the theme of a story?
The setting of the story
The lesson in the story
The main idea
The main character
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The plot is.....
the most exciting part of a story
when the conflict is resolved
the introduction of the main character
the way an author develops a series of events in a text
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What is the Central Idea?
Sloths are slow
Sloths eat leaves
Sloths have 3 toes
Sloths spend most of their lives in trees
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A central idea is backed up by...
Only the author's opinions
Supporting details
Annotations
The reader's reactions
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Which of the following might be the theme of a story?
Don't be scared of spiders
Be thankful for what you have
Dogs are way better pets than cats
Look both ways when you cross the street
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Evidence:
the action of solving a problem
a judgement or decision
can be used to support your argument
a person's beliefs or opinions
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Beginning of a story where characters and setting are introduced:
exposition
climax
plot
resolution
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Read the passage and answer the question:
that they prefer eating livestock to other animals
that no one is safe from wolves
that there are no positive qualities about wolves
that wolves will spread disease to humans
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What is the main idea?
Boots is my dog
Most dogs can't dance
Boots is smart and knows lots of tricks
Boots can sit
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A useful tip to keep in mind when finding the central idea is...
The central idea is always directly stated in the text
The central idea is a lesson or moral of a story
Consider what most of the details are about
A central idea is usually opinionated
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What is the main idea of the passage?
"Peanuts" was the world's most widely read comic strip.
Charles M. Schulz was a very famous cartoonist.
Schulz turned the pain of his youth into fame as an adult.
"Peanuts" featured children as its only characters.
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What is the central idea?
Lots of rain fell
The thunder was loud and scary.
Rain storms have a lot of lightning.
The rain storm was really strong.
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the point of greatest interest or turning point in a story
falling action
resolution
climax
rising action
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What is the main idea?
Cats can see better than humans
Cats have 32 muscles
Humans have 6 muscles per ear
Cats can see and hear great
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Summarize:
to give a long description of a story
a list of questions
an essay with as many details as possible
a brief statement of the main points of something
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use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word
unmotivated
undriven
strongly motivated
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What is the main idea?
Peter is a messy boy
Peter's parents don't like the dog
Peter's parents made rules so the new carpet stays clean
Peter's parents don't want him in the living room
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The central idea of a text is.....
The beginning of a text
The point the author wants you to remember most....
The supporting details in a text
The moral of the story
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Identify the theme in the passage below:
Sharing is caring.
Hazards of passing judgement.
Power.
Don't be greedy.
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Define context clues
Make a guess based on evidence or clues
The parts of a sentence or passage surrounding a word
Materials used to research information and answer questions
Words or phrases that help define another word in the text
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Make an inference: lions+tigers+bears
oh my
at the zoo
at the grocery store
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Which of the following probably would
not
be considered a theme?
hard work pays off
honesty is the best policy
honey badgers are fearless creatures
always believe in yourself
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Read the passage and answer the question:
Lali grew up in this house.
The house is in the country.
Lali lives in a poor, rundown house.
The house is in a wealthy neighborhood.
