Main Idea and Topic Sentence

“The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Butterflies and anteaters also live in the rain forest.”

What is the main idea?

• The main idea is implied.

• The rain forest is home to many creatures.

• Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest.

• Sloths and tapirs are other creatures that live in the rain forest.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

“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?

• Soccer players learn how to dribble.

• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

• Soccer players learn to work together with their teammates.

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

“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 implied main idea?

• Sunbathing is fun at the beach.

• Snorkeling is an activity done at the beach.

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• Swimming is the only thing we can do at the beach.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

“Winter provides the opportunity for many outdoor activities. Many people enjoy ice skating on a pond. Swimming in the pond in summer can also be fun. Skiing can be a thrilling experience too. After a new snowfall, you can even build a snowman!”

Find the sentence that does not support the main idea.

• Skiing can be a thrilling experience too.

• Many people enjoy ice skating on a pond.

• Swimming in the pond in summer can also be fun.

• Winter provides the opportunity for many outdoor activities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

The Filipino, in fact, has a way of escaping from the rigorous problems of life. Most of his art is escapist in nature. His forefathers wallowed in the *moromoro, the awit, and the kurido. They loved to identify themselves as gallant knight battling for the favors of fair ladies or the possession of hallowed place. And now he himself loves to be lost in the throes and modern romance and adventure.

Which sentence is the topic sentence of the paragraph?

• The first sentence.

• The second sentence.

• The third sentence.

• The last sentence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Choose sentence that includes a detail about the main idea.

Main Idea: The Earth has many different kinds of violent weather.

• The largest storms are called hurricanes.

• My grandmother doesn’t like ice and snow.

• The winds on Mars are very powerful.

• Tornadoes are the most destructive storms.

• A thunderstorm can cause widespread flooding.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2