Identifying Main Idea

Luca’s grandpa lives on a farm. His grandpa has a big garden, and many animals. When Luca was little, he was afraid of the chickens. When he helped his grandpa feed the chickens, the chickens chased him, crying, “Cluck, cluck, cluck!” But his grandpa showed him how to shoo the chickens away with his hand, saying, “Shoo chicks, shoo chicks!” Luca still doesn’t like the chickens much, but he isn’t afraid of them now. He feels very grown up. What is the whole story about?

• Grandpa's garden

• Luca and the chickens

• Luca's favorite animals

• Grandpa's farm

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CCSS.RL.1.3

Alex’s grandpa lives in a big city, on the 18th floor of an apartment building. From his grandpa’s windows, Alex can see the whole city. Alex used to be afraid to look out the windows, because they were up so high. But his grandpa would sit with Alex, and point out all the interesting things in the city. Now Alex likes to look out his grandpa’s windows. He can see the library, and the train station, and the park. He feels very grown up. What is this whole story mostly about?

• Windows and buildings

• Alex takes a train ride

• Alex rides the elevator

• Alex and his grandpa’s windows

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.3

Molly took her new bike out to the sidewalk. Her dad was going to teach her to ride it. He said it was easy, but she wasn’t so sure. He said not to worry, but she wasn’t so sure. She got on the bike, and her dad ran beside her, holding on to keep her steady. The bike wiggled a little, but Molly rode to the end of the block. She put on the brakes and looked around. Her dad was all the up the sidewalk—she had been riding all by herself! After that, Molly never worried about riding a bike. She knew that she could do it. What is the whole story mostly about?

• Molly gets a new bike

• Molly's dad teaching her

• Molly learns to ride a bike

• Molly's dad

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.SL.1.2

The eye doctor said Julie needed glasses. Julie picked out a pair of cute pink glasses. But when the glasses were ready, Julie wasn’t so sure. When she went to school the next day, she kept her new glasses in her backpack. She went into her classroom, and saw her teacher, Mrs. Swan. Mrs. Swan was wearing new pink glasses! Now Julie wasn’t worried about wearing her new glasses. Now she thought her new glasses were wonderful! What is this whole story about?

• Julia's teacher's eyeglasses

• Julie's teacher

• Julie's classroom

• Julie's new glasses

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CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.3

Cody is a great soccer player. He practices every day after school. Cody plays for his school soccer team. So far this year he has scored six goals! Cody can kick the ball very far. He can also run very fast. Everyone thinks that Cody is a the best soccer player they know! What is the main idea of the story?

• Cody's soccer team

• He is the best soccer player.

• Soccer

• Cody is a great soccer player.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lay down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, "Dance, Boots," he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• Boots is very smart.

• Boots is my dog.

• Boots can sit.

• Most dogs don't dance.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, "Happy Birthday, Joey!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favorite food in the 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 the paragraph?

• Todd got lots of gifts.

• Todd had a great birthday.

• Joey had a great birthday.

• Joey got lots of gifts.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room anymore. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules. What is the main idea?

• Peter likes to make a mess.

• Peter cannot go in the living room.

• Peter's parents don't like the carpet.

• Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.2

Kittens need special care. You have to feed kittens twice a day. They have a lot of energy. You need to play with them often. Kittens will chew on almost anything they find. You have to watch them closely. What is the main idea?

• Kittens will chew on almost anything.

• Kittens need to be watched closely.

• Kittens eat twice a day.

• Kittens need special care.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

The puppy began to eat, but then he stopped. He yawned and stretched. He chased his tail. He rolled over and barked. He licked his paw. Finally, he went back to his dish and finished eating. What is the main idea of the story?

• The puppy likes to eat.

• The puppy feels sleepy.

• The puppy takes a long time to eat.

• The puppy wants to play.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2