RI 3.2 Main Idea and Key Detail

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Hurricanes move slowly toward land.

• Hurricanes are intense storms.

• Storm surges are caused by hurricanes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is one key detail that supports the main idea?

• The most dangerous part of a hurricane is a storm surge.

• Hurricanes move slowly toward land.

• Hurricanes are large intense storms.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Giraffes are unique animals.

• They are the tallest animals in the world.

• Giraffes are different colors.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the key detail that supports the main idea?

• Giraffes have to remain alert for predators.

• Giraffes only sleep about 20 minutes per day.

• Giraffes live in different parts of the world.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Exercise can make you feel better.

• Pretend to be happy.

• There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is one key detail that supports the main idea?

• Simple things can make you feel better.

• Talking to a friend is a good way to make you feel better.

• It is ok to be sad.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

Which of the following would make a good title for the passage?

• Cactuses in the Desert

• How Cactus Plants Protect Their Water

• Pointy Cactuses!

• Where to Find a Water in a Desert

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following from the paragraph BEST describes the main idea?

• As a group, insects eat many different foods.

• Some insects feed on other plants or other insects.

• Others eat unusual food such as, paper, wool, or wood.

• The mouthparts of insects that feed on liquid look very different from the mouthparts of insects that eat solid food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

• One of the reason for their success is their small size.

• Scientists discovered between 7,000 and 10,000 kinds of insects each year.

• They can be in very hot or very cold temperatures.

• Many of them can fly, which can help them escape danger.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the paragraph mostly about?

• How much mice weigh

• Swimming mice

• The different types of mice

• Mice Tails

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2