Summer School ELA #1

What is a topic?

• A summary sentence explaining the main idea.

• The topic sentence of a paragraph.

• Usually one word that explains what the passage is about.

• Tacos

Key details support _______________.

• the main idea.

• the topic.

• the topic sentence.

• the supporting details.

What was the main idea of "Scientists are testing on organ cells instead of animals?

• Scientists don't want to work on animals anymore.

• People can't be tested for chemicals.

• Scientists are using animal organs or "chips" instead of live animals to test new products.

• Scientists want to test on animals.

What is a summary?

• An outline of the story.

• A topic sentence.

• Facts that support the main idea.

• A short but complete version of the text said in your own words.

What does the "P" in PROS, stand for?

• Professional

• Polite

• Positive

• Pretty

What does the word "obstacles" most likely mean?

He tried his best but there were many obstacles slowing down his progress.

• to help

• to block

What is an example of an organ?

• hand

• toe

• hair

• heart

What does the word miniature mean?

She had a miniature model of her house built to show the builders.

• small or tiny

• huge or big

• beautiful

• an example

What does the "R" in PROS, stand for?

• respect

• responsible

• reliable

• ready

What are examples of rights?

• a huge tv, nice house, and your own car

• to have as much money as you want

• to be correct

• food to eat, a place to eat, to have your own thoughts, to go to school