Lesson 1.1: Reading with Expression
Good readers change their voice to match what is happening in the story.
Example: If a character is excited, we read the sentence with energy.
Quiz: How should you read this sentence? "I can't wait for my birthday!"
How to get the right answer:
Look at punctuation marks like ! for excitement and ? for questions to decide how to read.
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Lesson 1.2: Reading at the Right Speed
Good readers do not read too fast or too slow.
Example: We pause at periods (.) and take a breath at commas (,).
Quiz: What should you do when you see a comma?
How to get the right answer:
Commas tell us to pause, not stop. Periods tell us to stop.
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Lesson 1.3: Understanding the Main Idea in Fiction
The main idea tells what the story is mostly about.
Example: "Cinderella" is mostly about a kind girl who finds happiness.
Quiz: What is the main idea of a story about a boy who helps animals?
How to get the right answer:
The main idea is the big idea of the story, not a small detail.
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Lesson 1.4: Understanding the Main Idea in Nonfiction
Nonfiction books tell us facts. The main idea is the most important fact.
Example: A book about sharks might have the main idea "Sharks are powerful sea animals."
Quiz: What is the main idea of a book about the sun?
How to get the right answer:
The main idea explains the biggest fact about the topic.
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