Main Idea and Key Details

Which of these sentences would be the main idea?

• Most teenagers have no idea what they want to do with the rest of their lives but there are a number of things teens can do to narrow down the choices.

• One idea is to take an interest test.

• Or, young adults could volunteer in a field they are interested in.

• Also, job-shadowing someone is a great way to learn more about a profession.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence would be the main idea?

• What makes it even more thrilling is that it is based on a true story.

• In the movie, astronauts struggle while they are trying to return to Earth.

• While watching the movie, people were on the edges of their seats.

• In 1995, the movie “Apollo 13” was a total hit.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence would be the main idea of the paragraph?

• The beaches in Hilton Head are expansive.

• People enjoy walking along the beach.

• Hilton Head Island is a fantastic place for people of all ages.

• Children enjoy swimming in the surf and playing in the sand.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence would be the main idea of the paragraph?

• Each year the American Kennel Club takes a look at its statistics and determines which breed of dog Americans love best.

• Their list for 2012 included a few surprises.

• Although popular breeds like Poodles and Beagles stayed on top, there was a new trend.

• Big breeds like the Bulldog, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler all moved higher in the stats.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which detail would not be needed in a summary?

• Parkside Elementary is a neighborhood school in Naples, Fl.

• Parkside's mascot is the bullfrog.

• The school has over 500 students in it.

• All students like PE the best.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which sentence would you not include in a summary?

• Busch Gardens is a theme park in Tampa Florida.

• Busch Gardens is home to some of the largest roller coasters in the country.

• The best food is the funnel cake.

• Thousands of people visit Busch Gardens every year.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2