Main Idea

Main Idea

Assessment

Assessment

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Estella Mendoza

English

4th Grade

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CCSS
RI.4.2, RL.4.2, RI.5.2

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

3 mins • 1 pt

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

3 mins • 1 pt

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Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal servants. They will look and behave much like real humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers and they will be able to respond in kind! Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier.
What is this selection mainly about?

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

3 mins • 1 pt

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?

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

15 mins • 1 pt

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  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 main idea?

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

15 mins • 1 pt

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

15 mins • 1 pt

Media Image

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold.
What is the main idea of this paragraph?

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

15 mins • 1 pt

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

15 mins • 1 pt

Floods can cause tremendous damage.  They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind.  It can take months to clean up after a flood.
 What is the main idea?

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

15 mins • 1 pt

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Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Josh hung up a big sign that said,"Happy Birthday, Charles!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner.
It's my favorite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

3 mins • 1 pt

One dinosaur had a brain that weighed about as much as three pencils. Its body weighed ten tons and was over twenty feet in length. As you can guess, this dinosaur did not think too clearly. It wasn't the world's brightest dinosaur! What is the main idea of this paragraph?

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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