Main Idea and Supporting Details
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the main idea of a reading selection?
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to locate a main idea? How will it help you?
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are supporting details (also known as concrete details)?
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of the following paragraph?
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
4. Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?
Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of the following paragraph?
Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies. They nurse their babies. They protect them from danger. And they teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is one supporting details from the text?
Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies. They nurse their babies. They protect them from danger. And they teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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