Main Idea, Sequence, Compare and Contrast, Fact an Details

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

• mostly
• only
• never
• very

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Where in the text can you sometimes find the main idea?

• Beginning/end
• Middle 

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

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

• Who is the main character?
• What is the main event?
• What is one important detail?
• What point is the author trying to make?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

• Title
• Headings
• Pictures
• All of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

A main idea is also known as

• the last paragraph.
• the first sentence.
• the details.
• the central message.

A word or phrase that might signal a contrast is

• on/in/by (date)
• first, second, third
• as opposed to
• similarly

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.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

According to the lesson #8, how did Iris's feeling about the party change?

• She was doubtful; then she became excited.

• She was confused, then she became convinced.

• She was upset; then she became thrilled.

• She was excited; then she became doubtful.

According to the lesson #8 what is the first paragraph mainly?

• sets the scene

• introduces the main character

• describes a conflict

• presents a point of view