Main Idea Practice

Front

Main idea of a passage

Back

It is what the passage is mostly about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Before toothbrushes, people used frayed twigs (chew sticks) for dental care. Modern toothbrushes have plastic handles and come in various styles. Toothpaste enhances oral hygiene. Attractive toothbrushes can make brushing enjoyable for children.

Back

A toothbrush is a tool to help you maintain oral hygiene.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

Summer heat can exceed 100°F, but swimming pools offer a refreshing escape. Enjoying the cool water with friends provides relief from the sun.

Back

A fun way to solve the problem of summertime heat.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Jorge and Matt head to the coast with surfboards and sunscreen, excited for a day in the waves.

Back

A day at the beach for two friends.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Sentence that conveys the main idea of a paragraph.

Back

Thesis sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Main idea of a passage

Back

It is what the passage is mostly about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Main idea about beach activities.

Back

Many fun things to do at the beach.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Main idea of the author's weekend plans with family.

Back

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Front

Main idea of 'Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables'

Back

Eat vegetables and fruit.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What does SUPPORT mean in the context of a supporting detail?

Back

to hold up and help

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1