RI4.2 Main Idea, Key Details, Summarizing

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Main Idea:
Harry Houdini became a famous magician for his escapes from impossible traps.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?
Options: Houdini liked to travel to England to perform his magic tricks., Houdini was a very mysterious man., Houdini liked to do tricks with water., Houdini once escaped a straightjacket while suspended high in the air.

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Houdini once escaped a straightjacket while suspended high in the air.

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Main Idea:
Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea? Options: Frogs use their tongue to catch flies., A tadpole is the name of a young frog.,

Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

, The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.

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Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

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Main Idea:
There are many famous skateboarders in the United States.

What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea?
Options: Tony Hawk became famous for his half pipe tricks., Shaun White is a professional skateboarder and snowboarder., With his own television show, Ryan Sheckler is the youngest skateboarder on the pro-circuit., The trick called the “Ollie” was created in the 1970’s.

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The trick called the “Ollie” was created in the 1970’s.

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Main Idea:
To scuba dive you need a lot of special equipment.

What supporting detail would NOT go with this main idea?
Options: Scuba divers prefer the waters of the Caribbean., A mask is used to help the scuba diver see things underwater., A scuba diver uses an oxygen tank to breathe under water., Flippers make swimming in the ocean much easier.

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Scuba divers prefer the waters of the Caribbean.

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Where is the main idea located?

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Anywhere in the passage

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What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

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What point is the author trying to make?

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True or false: The topic is only 1-2 words and is what the text is mostly about.

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True

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Define the main idea of an informational text.

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The message or main point an author is trying to make.

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When writing a summary for an INFORMATIONAL text, what is a good thing to include? Options: characters, details, theme, conflict

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details

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When writing a summary, it is okay to include any opinions or background knowledge you have on the topic.

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False