Main Idea/Asking and Answering Questions

Max is Zack’s cat. He can run fast. Max runs in the red van. He hid in the can. Max wants a nap. Zack cannot find Max and he is sad. “Max!” Zack yells. Max runs out of the can. Zack gets him out of the van. 
Where does Max hide?

• the red van 
• the can

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.1.3

CCSS.RF.1.4

HIDE AND SEEK:
Which question is answered in paragraph 1?
It was a glorious day for the annual family picnic.  Every year, Dave’s relatives gathered on the Fourth of July to celebrate not only the nation’s birthday, but his grandfather’s birthday as well.  An all-day picnic at Brookside Park, followed by fireworks down by the lagoon, had become a family tradition.

• How many years has the family picnic tradition been happening?
• Who gets to light the candles on Grandpa’s birthday cake?
• During which month does the family hold the picnic?
• What game do the children play during the family picnic?

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

End of the Year Party! The school year is over, and it's time to celebrate!

Where: Charleston Park

When: This Friday, 3 p.m.–6 p.m.

Why: It's summertime! Drinks and snacks will be provided. Bring any sports equipment you want to use and a smile!

Where is the party being held?

• Charleston Park

• 3 p.m.–6 p.m.

• the summer

• the end of the year

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Read this paragraph:

Meg hung her Shootin' Hoops medal up in her room. It was gold with a shiny red ribbon hanging from it. Nowhere on that medal did it say "Granny Style." She had practiced hard and succeeded in her own way, without fretting or feeling bad about what other people thought.

What question is answered in this paragraph?

• What did meg do with her medal?

• How big was Meg's medal?

• What did Meg's room look like?

• Where did Meg practice?

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.4.1

Which question is not answered in paragraph 2?
Dave and his cousins had begun a tradition of their own too.  After lunch, they all played a game of hide-and-seek.  The last player to be found earned the honor of lighting the candles on Grandpa’s cake. Since Dave had won last year, he was “It” this year.

• Who gets to light the candles on the cake?
• What tradition do the children have?
• When do the children play hide-and-seek?
• Who are the easiest cousins to find?

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.1

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.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

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.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

John and Matt want to be firemen.  They want to ride on the big fire truck.  John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires.  Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?

• John wants to climb a ladder.
• John and Matt want to be firemen
• Matt wants to hold a fire hose.
• They want to ride on the big fire truck.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

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.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.1.2