Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Front

What is the general subject that the passage is about?

Back

Topic

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Should the reader determine the main idea BEFORE reading the passage?

Back

False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about? Options: Topic, Claim, Main Idea, Transitional sentence

Back

Main Idea

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Does the main idea need supporting details?

Back

False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important? Options:

There are many landfills available for waste.

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Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

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Clean jars before recycling them.

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Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

Back

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

Options:

We learn interesting facts from the things we read.

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Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.

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It's my least favourite class.

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Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

Back

It's my least favourite class.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.
Options:

It tastes really good.

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Candy contains high amounts of sugar.

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You can find many artificial additives in candy.

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Eating too much candy can give you cavities.

Back

It tastes really good.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.
Options:

Their face paint hides their true identity.

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People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."

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There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.

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Clowns makes fun balloon animals.

Back

Clowns makes fun balloon animals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Doing your homework has many benefits.
Options:

Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.

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Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.

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When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.

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Homework takes up your precious after school time.

Back

Homework takes up your precious after school time.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.
Options:

Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.

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An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.

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Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.

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Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their dead companions.

Back

An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2