Main Idea & Supporting Details Review

Main Idea & Supporting Details Review

Quarter 3 Unit 1 Test Retake Review

Instructions

• Read the passage on the next slide.

• Answer the questions that follow.

Benjamin Franklin: Scientist and Inventor

While Benjamin Franklin is known as a statesman and diplomat, he was also an accomplished inventor and scientist. He was mainly a printer by profession, but he also investigated natural phenomena, such as ocean currents and lightning. His marine research led to his publication of a map of the Gulf Stream currents. Franklin developed theories about electricity, made famous by his experiment with

a kite and a key during a lightning storm. As a result of his work with electricity, Franklin invented the lightning rod, which protected buildings from lightning strikes. Always curious and imaginative, he also invented the bifocal glasses, the Franklin stove, an odometer for carriages and a musical instrument called a glass armonica. He investigated evaporation as a cooling technique and designed nautical enhancements, including watertight compartments.

Open Ended

What is the main idea of the passage about Benjamin Franklin?

Open Ended

Give three supporting details from the text to support your main idea. Use at least 3 complete sentences in your response.

Multiple Select

Choose 3 sentences below from the passage that support the main idea.

• He invented bifocals.

• He published a map on the Gulf Stream currents.

• He invented ice cream.

• He studies electricity.