Main Idea Quizizz

Lester was lost. He didn't know where he was or how to get where he was going. He had left the directions at home, and he didn't have a map. Now, he was in a strange neighborhood, and he was confused. If he could find a familiar landmark, he might figure things out.

What is the topic of this paragraph?

• Wanting a map

• Lester was lost

• Getting directions

• Going to a party

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Many people buy lottery tickets, but not many win. Even fewer give away their prize. Paul Sherman, a fast food assistant manager, won $10,000 in the state lottery, and decided to give the money to a youth club. The club's director could not believe Paul's generosity. Paul didn't think it was a big deal. "The kids need it more than I do," he said.

What is the topic of this paragraph?

• The state lottery

• The dangers of gambling

• One man's generosity

• Picking the winning number

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For most of us, getting older means getting better. We might not have as much energy as we used to, but we know how to use it more efficiently. We think more clearly. We have more experience and are less intimidated. We're more focused on what we love best. That's what maturity is all about.

What is the topic of this paragraph?

• A bad situation

• Problems of the elderly

• Getting more experience

• The positives of maturity

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Farming has changed a lot since the 1800s. Half the pepole in America worked on farms 200 years ago. Today, less than 2% of the population does. Animals used to do the bulk of the work on farms. Now machines, such as tractors, are used. Another change in American agriculture is the amount of land used for farming; today's farmers produce more food using much less land.

What is the topic of this paragraph?

• Changes in farming

• Less land in farming

• Machines in farming

• Hard work on farms

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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While cats are affectionate and cuddly, they are also independent. Unlike dogs, cats can stay on their own if you go away overnight. They do not need to be walked, and they can monitor their own food so they don't overeat. Also, cats do not bark, so your neighbors won't have any noise to complain about. If someone wants to have a pet, a cat is a great choice!

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Cats are independent.

• Dogs are a lot of work.

• Pets are hard work.

• Cats are great pets.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

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Baseball has been a part of American life for more than 100 years. There are 29 professional teams in 27 American cities and hundreds of minor league teams throughout the 50 states. More Americans attend major league baseball games than any other professional team sport in the United States. Baseball is a part of American slang, fashion, music, and movies.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• There are a lot of baseball stadiums in America.

• Baseball is a widely accepted part of American life.

• There are hundreds of minor league baseball teams in America.

• Baseball slang is an important part of American life.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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Pizza is a favorite food in the United States. Pizza is from Italy in the late 1800s. It became popular in the United States after World War II. People like pizza because there are so many different toppings that can be added to it. Some toppings are pepperoni, sausage, and vegetables. These toppings give pizza more flavor. Pepperoni is America’s favorite topping.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Pizza is made from flour.

• Pizza was first made in Italy.

• Pizza has many different toppings.

• Pizza is a popular meal in the United States.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

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Living things are organisms with certain characteristics. They need water, food, and air to survive. They grow and change, and they move on their own. Living things reproduce, or make more of themselves. For example, plants and animals are living things. Plants make their own food and animals eat plants or other animals for food.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• There are many characteristics of living things.

• Animals make their own food.

• All living things need sunlight.

• Plants eat other plants.

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Have you ever seen a giraffe at the zoo? Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. The average height of a giraffe is 16-18 feet tall. This animal has a very long neck and legs. Giraffes eat the leaves from tall trees. Other animals cannot reach that high. Male giraffes are even taller than female giraffes.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Giraffes are extremely tall animals.

• Giraffes need very little sleep.

• Giraffes are unique animals.

• Giraffes eat leaves from tall trees.

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Hurricanes are large storms. They begin over the ocean. They gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly to land as they grow stronger. Hurricanes are dangerous because of their size. They are also dangerous because of high winds and big waves. Hurricanes can bring flooding, power outages, and tornadoes.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Hurricanes are summer storms.

• Hurricanes are large, dangerous storms.

• Hurricanes are one type of storm.

• Hurricanes are like tornadoes and floods.

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