Main Idea Practice

Front

What is the main idea of a story?

Back

The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey in a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To infer means to make a guess or conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Front

What is a vivid verb?

Back

A vivid verb is a strong action word that creates a clear picture in the reader's mind.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize means to give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is a detail in a story?

Back

A detail is a specific piece of information that helps to describe or explain something in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is the purpose of dialogue in a story?

Back

Dialogue is used to show conversations between characters, which helps to develop the plot and characters.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What does it mean to describe a character's feelings?

Back

Describing a character's feelings means explaining how they feel in a situation, often using words that show emotions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The setting is where and when the story takes place.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is a conflict in a story?

Back

A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9