key ideas and supporting details Pre-Assessment

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

The sentences in the text that supports the key idea is called the -

• supporting details

• topic

• summarizing

• central idea

When the supporting details are all added up, they will show the key idea.

• True

• False

• IDK

• I'm guessing and not paying attention

Read this sentence.

"Edwin wants to help his family during this difficult time."

Which of the following sentences from the story best supports this statement?

• "After Pa had been home a few days, Edwin overheard his parents having a serious discussion."

• "Later, Pa asked Edwin to ride the horse into town to purchase provisions."

• "At home, Edwin tacked the picture up next to his bed."

• "The next day, Edwin sold Nelly at the Baileys' farm."

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.

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.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.

• She has a really cute monkey named Boots.
• Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.
• Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.
• She usually stops Swiper from swiping. 

The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 

• The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds
• It was placed on the endangered species list
• It was dying out because of pesticides
• The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

My feelings on Key Ideas and Supporting Details.

• I know all about this and feel very good about practicing on my own.

• I remember some of this, but still need a little time learning it before I do it on my own.

• I'm need some more practice before I am ready to try this on my own.

• I don't remember any of this and need a lot more practice before I try this on my own.