1. 1.Summarize-to sum up 2. Support-hold up 3.Synthesize-combine to form a more complex product Examples: 1. Be able to write about, discuss and summarize the main ideas in a book. 2. The details in a paragraph should support the main idea. 3.Synthesize information from several different informational texts. Review 1. Based on the evidence from the text, what do you _______ is the correct answer? a. inferb. integrate c. organized. suggest 2. ___________ a story is similar to paraphrasing important events from a story. a. suggestingb. inferring c. paraphrasing d. retelling

2. 1. Main Idea Not all plants grow in the same way. Some plants grow and reproduce in one year and are called annuals. Some plants grow and reproduce in two years and are called biennials. Other plants grow and reproduce for many years and are called perennials. What is the main idea? A)Other plants grow and reproduce for many years and are called perennials. B)Some plants grow and reproduce in two years and are called biennials. C)Not all plants grow in the same way. D)Some plants grow and reproduce in one year. 2. Inferencing Pretend you are at Wal-Mart. As you are walking down the candy aisle, you notice a little boy crying and pulling on his mom's skirt as she pushes her cart towards the front of the store. The closer she gets towards the front of the store, the louder the little boy screams. Lots of things could be wrong with the little boy, BUT we can probably conclude that- A. The little boy is very tired. B. The little boy is hungry. C. He wants candy, and his mom said no. D. He wants his father.

3. A litter problem has developed in your school. Students are throwing trash on the grounds, in the hallways, and classrooms. The administration has asked for students to take more care, but the litter problem persists. The administration has reacted by limiting food and beverages to the cafeteria only. What is your position on the issue?

4. 1. Author’s Purpose The day began like any other school day, except she really wanted to run to the bus and get to school. She had a feeling that she was going to be named homecoming queen. The author's purpose is to a. entertain b. persuade c. inform d. scare his audience 2. Main Idea Alex scored 8 points for his baseball team. He struck out 5 players. He hit 2 home runs and drove in 6 more runs. Alex was declared Most Valuable Player of the game. What is the main idea? A)He hit 2 home runs and drove in 6 more runs. B)Alex was declared Most Valuable Player of the game. C)Alex scored 8 points for his baseball team. D)He struck out 5 players.

5. 1. One of the boys decided to write _________ book report on Dr. Martin Luther King Junior. A. its B. their C. his D. him 2. Anyone bringing in _________ donation is encouraged to do so by the end of the month. A. he or she B. its C. their D. his or her