TEKS.ELA.3.9D

Helps the readers see where the places in the passage are in relation to geographic regions of the world

• Illustrations
• Glossary
• Index
• Maps

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TEKS.ELA.5.9D

TEKS.ELA.5.10C

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.
• It is also fun to look for shells.
• Some people simply like to sunbathe.
• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D

TEKS.ELA.3.6G

TEKS.ELA.5.9D

TEKS.ELA.6.5G

TEKS.ELA.4.6G

TEKS.ELA.4.9D

TEKS.ELA.5.6G

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.
• It is also fun to look for shells.
• Some people simply like to sunbathe.
• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D

TEKS.ELA.3.6G

TEKS.ELA.5.9D

TEKS.ELA.6.5G

TEKS.ELA.4.6G

TEKS.ELA.4.9D

TEKS.ELA.5.6G

What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

• Title
• Headings
• Pictures
• All of these

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D

Here are two popular sports played at Milton, basketball and volleyball.  Both take place inside of the gym at Milton.  Also, each sport has two teams of people.  In basketball, however, the ball can be played off of the floor, and in volleyball, the ball cannot touch the floor or it is out of play.  Basketball and volleyball are popular sports at Milton.  What text structure is this?

• Cause and Effect
• Compare and Contrast
• Problem and Solution
• Sequence

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D

TEKS.ELA.3.10B

To find sea animals along the seashore, look into the pools of water that the outgoing tide has left.  You can turn over boulders or lift the seaweed from them.  Try digging down into the sandy mud, since many animals live just beneath the surface.  You can find sea animals:

• just under rocks
• in many places
• in only one place

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D

True/False: We should ALWAYS look at the text features.

• True
• False

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TEKS.ELA.7.9C

TEKS.ELA.6.5C

Headings are used to- 

• identify the main idea of a selection
• tell about the photograph 
• explain how to do something 
• describe what it looks like 

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D

What is the difference between Main Idea and Supporting Details?

• Main Idea is the end, and Supporting Details are the beginning.
• Main Idea is what the passage is about, and Supporting Details help describe/explain the Main Idea.
• Main Idea is in every passage, but Supporting Details are only in some. 
• Main Idea is what supports the supporting details. 

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D

There are many different ways to get to school. Some children walk to school. Some children take the bus or the subway. Some children are driven to school by their parents. Some children ride their bikes to school.

The main idea of this paragraph is:

• Some children take the bus or subway

• Some children are driven to school by their parents

• Some children ride their bikes to school.

• There are many different ways to get to school.

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TEKS.ELA.3.6G