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Main idea and key details SMS

Authored by Rahimah Motsau

English

3rd - 4th Grade

20 Questions

CCSS covered

Used 303+ times

Main idea and key details SMS
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

mostly
only
never
very

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

The lesson or moral 
The conflict of the story
What the story is about 
The beginning, middle, or end

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The main idea is supported by what?

concluding sentences
details
a chair

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Beginning/end
Middle 

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Which best describes the main idea of the picture?

soccer ball

soccer field

goal

The children are playing a soccer game.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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