Reading Plus 2A Lesson 1 Intermediate Main Idea and Themes

Read the paragraph and answer the question following.

Many animals cannot live in dry lands, but some animals are able to do so. For example, gerbils do not need much water. They get all the water they need from food. Gerbils can live in dry places. A camel can also live in dry places. A camel can go for long periods without water.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Some animals can live in dry lands.

• Many animals need water to drink.

• Gerbils do not need much water.

• Some places are dry, others are not.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the paragraph and answer the question following.

Many animals cannot live in dry lands, but some animals are able to do so. For example, gerbils do not need much water. They get all the water they need from food. Gerbils can live in dry places. A camel can also live in dry places. A camel can go for long periods without water.

Which TWO details best support this main idea?

• Camels can go for long periods without water.

• Animals cannot live in dry lands

• Gerbils are good pets.

• Camels are animals that live on land.

• Gerbils get enough water from their food.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows.

Penguins, whether big or small, are good swimmers in the sea. They swim very fast. They use flippers to push their bodies through the water. They have to be fast swimmers because they feed on fish and other water animals.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Penguins use their flippers in the water.

• Penguins are good swimmers in the sea

• Penguids feed on fish.

• Penguins are like other water animals

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows.

Penguins, whether big or small, are good swimmers in the sea. They swim very fast. They use flippers to push their bodies through the water. They have to be fast swimmers because they feed on fish and other water animals.

Which TWO details best support the main idea?

• Penguins have flippers.

• Penguins can be big or small.

• Penguins have to be fast to get food.

• Penguins like to swim in the sea.

• Penguins swim very fast.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows. The main idea is underlined.

In a city in ancient Greece, there lived a man named Arion who made beautiful music. In just a moment, his music could wipe away sad or angry feelings. The king of the city was Arion’s friend. The king and all the people of this city never grew tired of listening to Arion’s sweet music.

Choose TWO sentences that best support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows. The main idea is underlined.

In a city in ancient Greece, there lived a man named Arion who made beautiful music. In just a moment, his music could wipe away sad or angry feelings. The king of the city was Arion’s friend. The king and all the people of this city never grew tired of listening to Arion’s sweet music.

Chose ONE sentence that does not support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows. The main idea is underlined.

The troll was cooking dinner over a fire when a man approached his hut. He quickly ran into his hut to hide but, in his hurry, he left his food behind on the fire. The man tasted the cooked food, which was so good that he took it home with him. He gave a taste to everyone in the village.

Choose TWO sentences that best support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the paragraph and answer the question that follows. The main idea is underlined.

The troll was cooking dinner over a fire when a man approached his hut. He quickly ran into his hut to hide but, in his hurry, he left his food behind on the fire. The man tasted the cooked food, which was so good that he took it home with him. He gave a taste to everyone in the village.

Choose ONE sentences that best support the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1