Main Idea and Supporting Details (DAS 2020)

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

• mostly
• only
• never
• very

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing you can do. Another enjoyable activity is snorkeling. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• Swimming is one thing you can do.

What is the main idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. They 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.

• They also learn how to control the ball, so they can eventually score.

• They learn how to dribble and pass the ball.

• Soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

What are supporting details?

• Quotes, facts, examples all located within the text to help support the main idea.

• The author's discussion about the main idea in more depth.

• The author's opinion about the main idea.

• The reader's opinion about the main idea.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.

• She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
• Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
• Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
• She usually stops Swiper from swiping. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.8

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete. 

• The pros live the good life.
• People like professional football players make a lot of money.
• Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.
• All of us can be professional athletes. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which supporting detail best support the topic sentence? You should always get enough sleep.

• Many people sleep later on the weekends.

• Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

• Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

• Seven to nine hours of sleep keeps you refreshed the next day.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

• It's best to just cook food at home.

• A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.

• McDonald's french fries are salty and delicious.

• Subway uses fresh ingredients whereas McDonald's has processed fried food.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence? Recycling is important.

• There are many landfills available for waste.

• Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

• Clean jars before recycling them.

• Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

• He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

• He sleeps all day long.

• He runs away when you sweep the floor.

• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.