Main Idea BR Sept 30

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

• Weekends are times to travel.
• The author enjoys spending time with her family.
• The author's grandparents live far away.
• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Toy cars and trucks were lying all over the floor. Ben had dumped his entire toy box in the middle of his room looking for his favorite blue car. His Uncle Lonnie had given it to him for his birthday. Uncle Lonnie was coming for a visit, and Ben wanted them to play together with it. Ben looked for about an hour and could not find the car. When his mother called him, he stepped on something hard. It was his blue car.
What is the main idea or main event of the passage?

• Ben had many toys and trucks
• Uncle Lonnie gave Ben a blue car
• Ben dumped his entire toy box in the middle of the floor
• Ben found the blue car his Uncle Lonnie gave him by stepping on it

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

John and Matt want to be firemen.  They want to ride on the big fire truck.  John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires.  Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?

• John wants to climb a ladder.
• John and Matt want to be firemen
• Matt wants to hold a fire hose.
• They want to ride on the big fire truck.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• King Midas loved gold.
• King Midas sold lots of gold.
• King Midas had a heart of gold.
• King Midas hated gold.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the main idea?

• Its the authors point of view
• Is what the passage is mostly about
• It is the sequence of the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

You should determine the main idea by combining the supporting details.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Benjamin Franklin loved to write.  When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper.  He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac.  It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings.

• Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.
• Benjamin Franklin worked very hard when he was young.
• Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about the weather.
• Benjamin Franklin was very poor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

• Weekends are times to travel.
• The author enjoys spending time with her family.
• The author's grandparents live far away.
• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

I take care of my brother a lot. He is four years old. He likes to watch T.V. He likes to color. He likes to hear stories. He is usually a good boy.

The main idea is:

• To tell about a family.

• To tell about the brother.

• To show why boys are good.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2