Main Idea

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.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The range of a bird refers to the area over which it flies.  some birds are able to fly great distances, and range over almost the whole world.  Other birds have a very small range.  they travel over areas smaller than one hundred miles.  What is the main idea?

• Where to find a bird range
• Why birds like to travel
• How bird ranges differ

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
dark

• Playing at a park
• Going to a movie
• Going to school
• Ghosts

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-ghosts
-October
-costumes
-pumpkins
-haunted houses

• Halloween
• Christmas
• Spring
• Birds

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Please read the following details and determine the main idea of these words.
-pineapple
-apple
-grapes
-strawberry
-oranges

• Dessert
• Fattening foods
• fruits
• sports

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

If you read an essay explaining why eating healthy foods is good for you, what would the topic be?

• Healthy foods include fruit, vegetables, and lean protein
• Healthy foods
• Eating healthy foods is good for you
• Eating is necessary to sustain life

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

• mostly
• only
• never
• very

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

The main idea does not need supporting details.True or False?

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.7.2