Main

Which term best describes the main idea of a piece of writing?

• supporting detail

• central point

• broad topic

• statement of opinion

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

• Sometimes people feel sad.

• You should do good things for others.

• We're not always happy.

• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

In the same article about healthy foods, what would the main idea be?

• Healthy foods include fruit, vegetables, and lean protein

• Healthy foods

• Eating healthy foods is good for you

• Eating is necessary to sustain life

What is the difference between topic and main idea? (main idea)

• Topic and main idea are the same thing. 

• Topic is what the text is about; the main idea is what the author wants to tell you about the subject. 

• Topic is the category and main idea is where it was written

• The main idea is the subject of a text; the topic is what the author wants to tell you about the main idea

To make an inference, the reader must use ​ (a)   and ​ (b)   to understand what the author does not say in the text.

• text evidence

• background knowledge

• dictionary

• highlighter

A ​ (a)   compares two things using a direct comparison.

• metaphor

• alliteration

• onomatopoeia

• simile

The image is an example of what type of figurative language?

d

personification

hyperbole

metaphor

simile

Label this basic plot diagram.

a

b

c

d

e

Climax

Resolution

Introduction

Rising action

Falling action

This image is an example of _______.

c

metaphor

personification

inference

hyperbole

If you read an essay explaining why eating healthy foods is good for you, what would the topic be?

• Healthy foods include fruit, vegetables, and lean protein

• Healthy foods

• Eating healthy foods is good for you

• Eating is necessary to sustain life