Reading Strategy

Reading Strategy

Identify Main idea and Details.

Multiple Choice

The main idea is supported by what?

• concluding sentences

• details

Main Idea

• The main point the author is making

• Supported by details in the text

• All information in the paragraph should connect to the main idea

• Some information is not as important

Multiple Choice

The Hudson River wetlands are home to several species of mammals, like otters. Also, the Hudson River has many

underwater plants, like water celery. Various types of fish,

like the American eel, live at the bottom of the Hudson

River.

• Humans have changed the Hudson River over time.

• The Hudson River is home to various plants.

• The Hudson River is a thriving habitat for both plants and animals;.

Multiple Choice

Helicopters are sometimes used to carry loads of water that help put out forest fires. Ships in the middle of the ocean

often receive supplies from helicopters. Helicopters can be

used to rescue people in hard-to-reach areas.

• Helicopters carry heavy objects to help with construction.

• Helicopters are used to complete tough jobs.

• Helicopters are used to help fight fires and deliver supplies.

Multiple Choice

The freshwater Okefenokee Swamp is home to animals like bears, deer, and foxes. Alligators and frogs can also be found living in many freshwater swamps. Some saltwater swamps are home to crabs and various

types of birds, like herons.

• There are many animals.

• The world has many different types of bodies of water.

• Different types of swamps are home to different types of animals.

Multiple Choice

The freshwater Okefenokee Swamp is home to animals like bears, deer, and foxes. Alligators and frogs can also be found living in many freshwater swamps. Some saltwater swamps are home to crabs and various

types of birds, like herons.

• There are many animals.

• The world has many different types of bodies of water.

• Different types of swamps are home to different types of animals.