Main Idea and Details 6B

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.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.  Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball.  They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.  Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.
What is the main idea?

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.
• Soccer players learn how to dribble.
• They learn how to work together as teammates.
• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.  They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.  Mrs. Jones works nights.  She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies.  Mrs. Brown works in the daytime.  She bakes bread and rolls.  Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

• Mrs. Jones bakes pies.
• Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.
• Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers
• They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Jake's family went on a camping trip. They went to a park by the ocean. They rode their bikes around the park and cooked their food over a fire outside. They saw some deer. They came home Sunday afternoon. 
What is the main idea? 

• They saw some deer
• Jake's family likes to camp
• Jake's family went on a camping trip
• They cooked their food outside

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

the general subject that the passage is about

• Topic
• Claim
• Main Idea
• Supporting details

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about

• Topic
• Claim
• Main Idea
• Transitional sentence

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

• Many people sleep later on the weekends.
• Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.
• Dark rooms are best for sleeping.
• Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

• There are many landfills available for waste.
• Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.
• Clean jars before recycling them.
• Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
-dark

• Playing at the park.
• Going to school.
• Playing a soccer game.
• Going to the movies.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2