When you are baking cookies, you have to get your supplies and ingredients. These include bowls, butter, brown sugar, and eggs. Then you carefully add and mix them. Once you do that, you put the batter in the pan and carefully place the pan in the oven. When the cookies are golden brown you take them out and let them cool off. Yum! What is the main idea of this passage?

You have to get supplies to bake cookies

When you are baking cookies, you have to get your supplies and ingredients. Which detail best supports this statement?

These include bowls, butter, brown sugar, and eggs.

When the cookies are golden brown you take them out and let them cool off.

Carefully place the pan in the oven.

Tom asked his dad for a pet. They went to the pound to pick out a sweet dog. As soon as they walked in, Tom knew he found the perfect fit. A yellow lab stared back from behind his cage. “Can I have him?” Tom asked his dad. His dad agreed and they took him home. Tom named his new pet Spud. He worked hard to train Spud. He taught him how to sit and roll over. Tom and Spud had so much fun together. They were best friends. What is the main idea?

Tom gets a dog from the pound and they become best friends

Tom asked his dad for a pet. They went to the pound to pick out a sweet dog. As soon as they walked in, Tom knew he found the perfect fit. A yellow lab stared back from behind his cage. “Can I have him?” Tom asked his dad. His dad agreed and they took him home. Tom named his new pet Spud. He worked hard to train Spud. He taught him how to sit and roll over. Tom and Spud had so much fun together. They were best friends. Which detail best supports the statement that Tom worked hard to train Spud?

He taught him to sit and roll over

Tom and Spud had so much fun together

Tom went to the pound to pick out a sweet dog

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.

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?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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.

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

What point is the author trying to make?

The earth's surface is constantly changing. All over the world everyday there are earthquakes, floods and volcanoes that quickly change our world. Some changes are too small to see. Others cause tremendous damage and costs millions of dollars to clean up. What is the main idea?

The Earth's surface is always changing.

It is expensive to clean up the damage

Sometimes we can't see the changes.

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagra River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagra Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America

The American Falls is 167 feet high

The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high

It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

Betty 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?

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

Betty was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

Eva wanted to surprise her sister Cindy for her birthday. She decided to plan a picnic for her sister. She made two sandwiches and put them in a bag. Then she put some cookies and bottles of water in the bag. When she told Cindy about the surprise, Cindy her sister a big hug. Then the girls walked to the park. What is the main idea?

Eva planned a picnic to surprise her sister

Eva told Cindy about the surprise

Eva put some cookies and water in a bag

Danger often appears in the most unexpected places. People usually think of the bathtub as a safe, quiet place. But more accidents occur there than anywhere else in the home. Slips or falls that occur while entering and leaving the tub injure thousands of people every year. Most people think of a baker as having a safe and pleasant job; however, rolling, kneading, and pounding dough causes clouds of flour dust, which can enter the lungs and disable the baker. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

Some activities are more dangerous than they look

thousands of people are hurt in tub accidents every year

People think bakers have a safe job

Bakers can be disable by flour in their lungs

The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot tall statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom. Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue

The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall

Thousands of people visit the Statues of Liberty each year

It was a gift of friendship from France

You may want to break the caffeine habit because it generates dependence. You may want to break it because you don't like the headache you get when you can't find a vending machine or when nobody at the office made coffee. Perhaps you want to set a good example for your children to avoid caffeine, or you simply may want to live as drug-free as possible. What is the implied main idea of this paragraph?

There are several reasons you may want to break the caffeine habit.

You may want to break the caffeine habit because it generates dependence.

Caffeine generates dependence and causes headaches.

Experiencing failure is not easy. If we take a course and fail it, it hurts, though we may pretend for a moment that it doesn't, but even if you feel tempted to shrug it off publicly, don't make that mistake privately. It's important to take responsibility for and accept failure. The implied main idea for the above paragraph is ___________________________________________________.

Experiencing failure is not easy, but it's important to take responsibility for and accept failure.

If we take a course and fail it, it's important to take responsibility for and accept failure.

Everyone experiences failure, and it is important not to let failure get you down.

If you experience failure, you should pretend it doesn't hurt and shrug it off publicly.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What is the main idea of a reading selection?

The supporting ideas in a text that show proof.

What the text is mainly about.

A conclusion statement

A full and complete sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Why is it important to locate a main idea? How will it help you?

Locating the main idea will help you comprehend a text better.

It will help you learn more about a subject.

It does not really help you much.

None of the answers fit the question.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What are supporting details (also known as concrete details)?

Quotes, facts, examples all located within the text to help support the main idea.

The author's discussion about the main idea in more depth.

The author's opinion about the main idea.

The reader's opinion about the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 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.

Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies.

The baby gorillas are very small.

Baby gorillas need their mothers a lot.

Mothers gorillas protect their babies.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 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.

Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies.

They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

Baby gorillas need their mothers a lot.

Mother gorillas prefer to keep their babies safe.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Laura and Roxy shopped for hours looking for shoes for school. They looked at seven stores and still could not find any shoes they liked. Finally, at the last store they went to they found a pair of shoes they liked. They loved the shoes and decided to buy them. Roxy and Laura could not wait to show off their new shoes at school.

What is the main idea of this passage?

Roxy and Laura look for a pair of shoes to buy.

Laura and Roxy can't wait to show their shoes off.

Roxy and Laura love shoes.

Different types of shoes.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

Laura and Roxy shopped for hours looking for shoes.

Which detail best supports this statement?

They looked at seven stores and could not find any shoes.

Laura and Roxy shows off their shoes at school

Laura and Roxy hate shopping

They love shoes.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Main Ideas and Supporting Details

What is the main idea of a reading selection?

Why is it important to locate a main idea? How will it help you?

What are supporting details (also known as concrete details)?

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.

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.

Laura and Roxy shopped for hours looking for shoes.Which detail best supports this statement?

When you are baking cookies, you have to get your supplies and ingredients. Which detail best supports this statement?

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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.

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.

Laura and Roxy shopped for hours looking for shoes.

Which detail best supports this statement?

When you are baking cookies, you have to get your supplies and ingredients.

Which detail best supports this statement?