Main Idea Assessment 1

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. 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. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. 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?

• Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
• Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
• 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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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?

• Sometimes people feel sad.
• You should do good things for others.
• We're not always happy.
• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

Blood is a miracle liquid. It flows to every part of the body. Some blood cells carry food and oxygen to body organs. Other blood cells kill germs and help stop cuts from bleeding. people can die if they lose a lot of blood or their blood cells get sick. Doctors sometimes give people fresh blood to save their lives.

What is the main idea of the text?

• How many blood cells are made by the body

• Why people can die from loss of blood

• Why sick people are sometimes given blood

• How important blood is

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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?

• Weekends are times to travel.
• The author enjoys spending time with her family.
• The author's grandparents live far away.
• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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.
•  Robots will be untiring workers.
• Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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?

• Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.

• Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.

• The robot that scores the most points wins.

• Watching robot sumo is boring.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

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?

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

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

• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

"Most of the world's volcanoes are part of the "The Ring of Fire." This is a ring of volcanoes that form a circle around the Pacific Ocean. Thousands of volcanoes make up "The Ring of Fire." These volcanoes formed the sea floor and many underwater mountains."

What is the main idea of this passage?

• There are thousands of volcanoes in the world.

• Most volcanoes are part of the "Ring of Fire."

• Some underwater mountains are volcanoes. 

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2