2nd Grade Pre-Assessment Main Idea

Front

What is the main idea of the passage: "Tigers have stripes on their fur. The stripes help them hide in tall grass. This helps them catch their food."?

Back

Tigers use their stripes to hide

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

Front

Which sentence tells a supporting detail and NOT the main idea?

• The zoo has many different animals
• The penguin exhibit has five black and white penguins
• The farm has lots of animals
• The forest is full of wildlife

Back

The penguin exhibit has five black and white penguins

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.8

Front

What helps you find the main idea of a story?

Back

Thinking about what the whole story is about

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

Front

Supporting detail for: "Sam loves to draw. He draws pictures every day. He uses crayons, markers, and pencils."

Back

Sam draws pictures

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.8

Front

Main idea of the group: "bananas, apples, grapes, oranges"?

Back

These are all fruits

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

Front

What do supporting details do in a story?

Back

Help explain the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.8

Front

Supporting detail for: "Birds build nests. They use twigs and leaves. The nests keep their eggs safe."

Back

Eggs are white

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.8

Front

Which question helps find the main idea?

Back

What is the whole story mostly about?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Front

What makes a good supporting detail?

Back

It gives more information about the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.8

Front

What is the main idea? Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.

Back

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.6