Main Idea Practice

Main Idea Practice

Assessment

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English

3rd - 5th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.3.2, RL.5.3, RL.4.3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does 'vivid verb' mean?

Back

A vivid verb is a strong action word that creates a clear image 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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a vivid verb.

Back

Examples include 'sprinted', 'whispered', and 'barked'.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to 'show' emotions in writing?

Back

To 'show' emotions means to use descriptive words and actions to help the reader feel what the characters are feeling.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a detail in a story?

Back

A detail is a specific piece of information that adds to the understanding of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you tell if a character is angry in a story?

Back

Look for actions and words that indicate anger, such as stomping, yelling, or using harsh language.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using descriptive language?

Back

Descriptive language helps create a vivid picture in the reader's mind and makes the story more engaging.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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