R.I 3.2 Vocabulary Quiz (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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

What is the main idea?
bananas, oranges, lemons, apples

• yellow things
• fruit
• my favorite foods
• sports

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

What is the main idea?
green, blue, purple, red

• colors
• things
• animals
• people

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

• The most important idea about a topic or a story.

• The conflict of the story

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Look at this book cover, what do you think the main topic will be?

• cars, trains, planes

• barbie dolls

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Now look at this book cover, what might one of your key details be?

• dolphins live in the ocean

• 2nd graders take a field trip to the YMCA

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main idea?
pants, shirt, socks, shoes

• animals
• clothes
• games
• colors

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

What is the main idea?
book, pencil, eraser, paper

• animals
• colors
• playground
• School supplies

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

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. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2