Understanding Key Vocabulary Terms

What is the main idea of a story?

• The most important thing the author wants you to learn or know about a topic.

• The title of the story.

• The name of the main character.

• The ending of the story.

Which of the following is a key detail?

• The color of the book cover.

• An important part of a text that supports or explains the main idea.

• The number of pages in the book.

• The author's name.

How would you recount a story you read?

• By drawing a picture of the main character.

• By telling about what happened in your own words, step by step.

• By writing a new ending for the story.

• By listing all the characters in the story.

What does slavery mean?

• A system where people were forced to work without being paid and were treated as someone else's property.

• A place where people go to learn.

• A type of game played in the park.

• A way to cook food.

Which of the following actions is an example of violence?

• Playing a board game.

• Painting a picture.

• Actions that hurt people, animals, or property on purpose.

• Reading a book.

Who is an abolitionist?

• A person who worked to end slavery.

• A person who writes books.

• A person who builds houses.

• A person who teaches math.

What does it mean if someone is influential?

• They have the power to change or affect others in a big way.

• They like to play sports.

• They enjoy reading books.

• They have a lot of toys.

How can you show equality in a classroom?

• By letting only some students speak.

• By treating everyone the same and giving them the same rights and opportunities.

• By giving more homework to some students.

• By allowing only a few students to play games.