Main Idea #2 6th grade

Main Idea #2 6th grade

6th Grade

8 Qs

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Main Idea #2 6th grade

Main Idea #2 6th grade

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.6.2, RI.7.2, RL.6.2

+3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Stephanie Lowry

Used 10+ times

FREE Resource

8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Media Image
What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?
Who is the main character?
What is the main event?
What is one important detail?
What point is the author trying to make?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?
Sometimes people feel sad.
You should do good things for others.
We're not always happy.
There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
Tom finds enough food for his family.
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
Tom didn't catch anything.
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?
Weekends are times to travel.
The author enjoys spending time with her family.
The author's grandparents live far away.
The author is sad to leave her cousins.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?
Jenny got sick.
Jenny wants to be a nurse.
Her grandmother was in the hospital.
Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Josh got lots of gifts.
Charles got a lot of gifts.
Charles had a great birthday.
Josh had a great birthday.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
It is also fun to look for shells.
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.
What is the main idea?
The kitten sleeps a lot.
Mary plays with her kitten
Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
Mary want a new pet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2