The reason for writing the text

The atmosphere of a piece of text

The different ways a writer forms his/her writing

The technique a writer uses in his/her writing

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?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

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 many skills when playing soccer.

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.

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better! What is the main idea?

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

You should do good things for others.

One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings. What is the author main point?

The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

The piano is a string instrument.

The piano is a popular instrument.

The strings of a piano makes the sound.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information very quickly. That's why they use pictures! The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way. Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

Pictures help weather reporters get information out fast

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

What point is the author trying to make?

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?

King Midas had a heart of gold.

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?

Someday we will have robots that will be our personal servants.

We will be able to talk to robots and they will be able to respond.

You should give up if you are the Robots will look and behave much like real humans.

Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph?

supporting detail

topic sentence

example sentence

transition sentence

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What might be the main idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

Tomatoes are good for you.

Strawberries have seeds on the outside.

It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

Spinach is good for your bones.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

A SUPPORTING detail explains the main idea in a paragraph. What does SUPPORT mean?

to search and find

to hold up and help

to end

to write

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a main idea?

the central point of a piece of writing

the information that supports the topic sentence

the most interesting detail in a book

the punctuation used in a paragraph

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

If you can't figure out the main idea of a passage, what should you do?

Try to recall every specific detail from the passage

Ask yourself general questions about the passage

Read the passage over and over until you have it memorized

Read the passage once and don't look at it again.

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CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

What are supporting details?

Useless

Details from the text that tell you how the character is feeling

Details about the text that tell you about the setting

Details from the text that develop the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan.
It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each
other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most
points wins.

Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph?

Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.

Robot sumo contests are better than human sumo contests.

Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.

Watching robot sumo is boring.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

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What kind of sentence tells the main idea of a paragraph?

What might be the main idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

A SUPPORTING detail explains the main idea in a paragraph. What does SUPPORT mean?

What is a main idea?

If you can't figure out the main idea of a passage, what should you do?

What are supporting details?

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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?

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?

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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?

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?