Lesson 28- Main Idea Formative

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.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

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.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

• He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.
• He sleeps all day long.
• He runs away when you sweep the floor.
• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: There are many differences between cats and dogs.

• Cats can be trained to use a litter box inside. 
• Dogs have to be let outside to use the bathroom.
• They're both pets that people have.
• Dogs need to be taken on walks, and cats don't.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Hummingbirds love pink or red flowers. They guard their favorite flowers and try to keep other birds away. They fight one another for food. Their wings make a whirring sound when they hover over flowers to sip nectar. The tiny birds fly long distances to go to a warmer climate for the winter. They make their tiny nests in shrubs or trees. 
What is the main idea?

• Hummingbirds are interesting birds
• They hover over flowers to sip nectar.
• They fly long distances to travel to warmer climates in the winter
• They guard their favorite flowers

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Peter cannot go in the living room.

• Peter's parents don't like the carpet.

• Peter likes to make a mess.

• Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Todd had a great birthday.

• Joey had a great birthday.

• Todd got lots of gifts.

• Joey got lots of gifts.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Brad's father was angry.

• Brad has good driving skills.

• Brad's first driving lesson did not go well.

• Brad always drives poorly.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2