2. Clarissa Rendon 3 RD GRADE READING REVIEW Main Idea Detail Inferences Drawing Conclusions

3. What is Main Idea? the subject the "key concept" being expressed broad, general theme details

4. The first amendment provides five basic rights to all Americans. One of the rights is the freedom of assembly. Americans can meet together, in a peaceful manner, without fear of government intervention. Third, Americans have the right to a free press. This means that Americans can print the truth without fear of punishment for exposing negative views. We also have the right to our own religion. The government cannot interfere with our worship to God. These rights have become very dear to Americans. What is the main idea of the above paragraph? We have the right to assemble. Americans have the right to do whatever they want to do. The first amendment provides five basic rights to all Americans. The first amendment provides five basic rights to all Americans. We also have the right to our own religion.

5. July 4th is celebrated on a Monday July 4th was first celebrated in 1776 The Declaration of Independence was signed July 4 th is a great holiday July 4th is a great holiday. It's a holiday for cookouts and fireworks. It's a day to celebrate summer and fun. It also stands for something else. July 4th was the day the Declaration of Independence was signed. It was signed on July 4, 1776. Since 1777, July 4th has been a day to celebrate. The main idea in this passage is:

6. Which word does not describe detail? Point Small part of the whole Theme factor

7. The frog sat on the side of the pond. He was very still. His green color made him hard to see. A bug flew near him. His tongue zipped out, and he gobbled it up. Then the frog was still again. He waited for the next bug. Which of the following is not a detail from the paragraph? He was very still. The frog sat on the side of the pond. Frogs eat bugs. Then the frog was still again.

8. They are building a new school. It is near my house. Every day, I watch the workers. They drive huge tractors. I watch them push a ton of dirt. They have a big crane. It helps them place tall beams. The workers build walls. They are using brick. Every day, it looks more like a school. Mom says I will go there in the fall! Which of the following is not a detail from the paragraph? I watch the workers. The workers build walls. They are using brick. A new school is being built.

9. What is an Inference? A guess Main detail mental process by which we reach a conclusion based on specific evidence the author’s tone

10. Suppose you are sitting in your car stopped at a red signal light. You hear screeching tires, then a loud crash and breaking glass. Which is the best inference from the statements above? A dog was in the street. A car was stopped by the police. The music was loud in the car. A car crash occurred.

11. Which way cannot help you draw a conclusion? General Sense Antonyms and Contrasts Examples The time and place

12. Murderers are usually incarcerated for longer periods of time than robbers. Using general sense what does incarcerated mean? Placed in jail Shipped away Seeing a Lawyer Members of gangs

17. The End By: Clarissa Rendon