Main Idea and Key Details Quiz (Green Group)

What is the definition of a main idea? Select THREE answers.

• tells the most important thing about a topic or text

• the BIG idea

• what the passage is mostly about

• smaller pieces of information

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

The main idea is supported by...

• concluding sentences

• key details

• a chair

• the setting

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the main idea of "The Grandpa and the Penguin"?

• Dindim is the human and João is the penguin and it was Dindim who saved João's life.

• João met Dindim in Antarctica and brought him to Brazil.

• Even though one is a human and the other is a penguin, João and Dindim are friends.

• João and Dindim did not become friends throughout the story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Type ONE key detail that supports the main idea of the "The Grandpa and the Penguin".

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.1