Main Topic and Key Details

The rain began early in the

morning. It fell as hard drops,

one after another. The sky

was full of dark purple clouds.

Thunder began as a soft

rumble and became louder

and louder. Lightning crashed

every few minutes, making the

sky a brilliant white.

• The farmers needed the rain

• The thunder hurt people's ears

• Lightning made the sky bright

• The Storm was strong

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.K.4

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2

Spots was a large

grey and white cat.

Spots lived in a barn on

a farm. Spots liked living

in the barn. It was warm

in the winter and cool in

the summer. There were

many mice for Spots

to chase. Best of all,

Spots had a soft place

to sleep in the corner of

the barn.

What is the Main idea?

• The barn was dirty

• Spots was grey and white

• The barn was a good place for spot to live

• Spot slept outside when it rained

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Spots was a large

grey and white cat.

Spots lived in a barn on

a farm. Spots liked living

in the barn. It was warm

in the winter and cool in

the summer. There were

many mice for Spots

to chase. Best of all,

Spots had a soft place

to sleep in the corner of

the barn.

What is a Key Detail of the story?

• Spots had many mice to chase

• Spots slept outside

• The mice chased Spots

• Spots lived in the city

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2

The rain began early in the

morning. It fell as hard drops,

one after another. The sky

was full of dark purple clouds.

Thunder began as a soft

rumble and became louder

and louder. Lightning crashed

every few minutes, making the

sky a brilliant white.

What is a key detail of the passage?

• The sky was bright while it was sunny

• The clouds were high in the sky

• Thunder became louder and louder

• The storm lasted all day

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2

Look at the book cover.

What do you think the main topic of this book is?

• How to take care of a dog.

• How to train horses.

• Facts about cats and kittens.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Look at the book cover.

What do you think the main topic of this book is?

• Tips on visiting other places.

• A guide on taking care of a new pet bearded dragon.

• How to make your own candy!

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Look at the book cover.

What do you think the main topic of this book is?

• Do it yourself projects using wood.

• Ways to count to 120.

• Ways to make cotton candy flavored treats.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Some kinds of bats eat many insects.

Some bats can eat up to 600 mosquitoes in one hour.

Bats are helpful to the environment. They help us

by eating insects. Without bats, we would have too many insects.

What is the main idea?

• Bats are mammals

• Bats eat 600 mosquitoes in one hour

• Bats eat many insects.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Ben is at the park. His dog, Sam,

is at the park, too. Ben rides his bike and plays

with Sam. Then he goes to the

pond to see the ducks. He thinks

they are so cute and funny!

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Ben can ride a bike

• Sam barks at ducks in the park

• Ben's day at the park

• Ben and Sam are friends

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Ben is at the park. His dog, Sam,

is at the park, too. Ben rides his bike and plays

with Sam. Then he goes to the

pond to see the ducks. He thinks

they are so cute and funny!

Which of the following is a key detail?

• Ben can ride a bike but Sam can't

• Sam likes ducks

• Ben goes to the pond to see the ducks

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.K.1

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.K.1

CCSS.RL.K.2