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Main Idea and Key Details

Authored by Jill Nichols

English

3rd - 4th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 26+ times

Main Idea and Key Details
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Which one of these is a topic?

Skateboards

Skateboarding is fun!

There are many different kinds of skateboards.

Skateboards come in many sizes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which supporting detail would not support the main idea 'A walk on the beach'?

Beautiful seashells can be found on the beach.

Waves crash along the sand.

People eat snacks.

Seagulls walk along beside the water.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Mrs. Phillips has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mrs. Phillips put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. She plays with her kitten when it is awake and she never forgets to feed her kitten.

What is the main idea?

Kittens like to sleep a lot.

Mrs. Phillips has a new kitten.

Mrs. Phillips plays with her kitten.

Cats have kittens.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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Main Idea:

Frogs are amazing jumpers.


What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.

A tadpole is the name of a young frog.

Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

The Fire-belly Toad has warty skin.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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What is the main idea of this picture?

Basketball is a great sport.

Sports equipment

Who or what the story is about.

Fruit

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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What is the meaning of the main idea?

The most important point the author is trying to make.

The supporting details in a story.

The topic of the story.

The title of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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