Exploring Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

What is the main goal of today's lesson?

• To learn about the characters in a story

• To identify the main idea or central message of a story

• To write a new story

• To discuss the setting of a story

Which of the following is NOT a step to find the main idea?

• Ask yourself what the topic is

• Look at the pictures

• Count the number of pages

• Look at key words used more than once

Where should you look to find the main idea in a chapter book?

• In the index

• In the first or last paragraph

• In the middle of the book

• In the table of contents

What is the central message of a story?

• The main character's name

• The number of chapters in the book

• The big idea or lesson the author wants you to learn

• The setting of the story

Which question helps you find the central message?

• Who is the author?

• What is the problem?

• How many pages are there?

• What is the title of the book?

In the story of The Tortoise and the Hare, who won the race?

• The hare

• The tortoise

• Neither of them

• Both of them

What is the main idea of The Tortoise and the Hare?

• A rabbit challenged a turtle to a race and the turtle won because he kept going and didn't give up

• The hare was faster than the tortoise

• The hare took a nap during the race

• The tortoise and the hare became friends

What is the central message of The Tortoise and the Hare?

• It is important to be fast

• It is important to keep going and never give up

• It is important to take breaks

• It is important to challenge others

What theme is illustrated by The Tortoise and the Hare?

• Friendship

• Bravery

• Perseverance

• Honesty

What should you think about while listening to the story 'Recycle Everyday'?

• The author's biography

• The number of chapters

• The main idea and central message of the story

• The names of the characters