Main Idea

Main Idea

using the article "Modern-Day Slavery"

Multiple Choice

Let’s look back at the article “Modern-Day Slavery”.

First, let’s identify the topic of the article.

• modern-day slavery

• the history of slavery

• the definition of slavery

• kids around the world

Multiple Choice

Let’s look back at the article “Modern-Day Slavery”.

Next, let’s identify the main idea.

• Mabel was a slave in Ghana until she was rescued.

• Slavery still exists all over the world.

• Slaves make common items that we use in our daily lives.

• There are children who are working to make people aware of slavery.

Open Ended

Slavery is still a problem in many parts of the world.

What are some details that support the main idea?

Find two specific details from the text to support the main idea. These should be copied word for word from the text.

 Sometimes, test questions will ask you to identify the main idea of a specific section or paragraph. Let’s look at the section “A Global Problem” from the article Modern-Day Slavery.

Multiple Choice

What is the topic of the section "A Global Problem"?

• solutions to slavery

• slavery still exists

• parents who sell their kids

• kids working at age 7

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the section "A Global Problem"?

• Adults need to educate people on slavery.

• Slavery is still a problem all over the world.

• Many countries have over 1 million slaves.

• Slaves work in terrible conditions for long hours.

Open Ended

Slavery is still a problem all over the world.

What details support the main idea of the section "A Global Problem"?

Find two specific details from the text to support the main idea. These should be copied word for word from the text.