Main Ideas and Key Details

The main idea tells...

• what the story is mostly about

• the character's feelings

• what kind of story it is

• where the story takes place

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Where do you look for the main idea?

• in the pictures

• in the first and last sentence

• in the Title and Headings

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

The topic of a text can often be found in the title or in the opening paragraph of the text.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

• mostly
• only
• never
• very

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why are key details important?

• They help me understand the main idea
• They are names of characters
• They are always written in bold print
• They are not important

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Look at the book cover.

What do you think the main topic of this book is?

• Do it yourself projects using wood.

• Ways to count to 120.

• Ways to make cotton candy flavored treats.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is a key detail you think you'd find in this book?

• Tips on how to paint a pumpkin using a sponge.

• A list of the top 10 best Fortnite players.

• A recipe on how to make cotton candy cupcakes.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He  wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

• Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
• Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
• Mark is the best skater at the park.
• Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2