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Recognizing Main Ideas and Supporting Details

The ​ ​ (a)   of a paragraph is ​ (b)   in the paragraph--what the paragraph is all about.

• main idea
• most important

What's another name for the main idea?

• plot

• subject

• central idea

• conflict

information or facts that support or add more to the main idea

• Supporting Details

• Details

• Facts

• objective summary

What is the topic of this passage that was provided?

• Oklahoma geography

• Oklahoma rivers

• river creation

• well-known rivers

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Oklahoma water ways connect towns and states.

• The Mountain Fork River is the best for fly fishing.

• Oklahoma has approximately 167,600 miles of rivers.

• Oklahoma's many rivers enrich the state and its people.

What is the main idea of paragraph 1?

• Many families meet at rivers to celebrate family reunions.

• Oklahoma has more rivers than any neighboring state.

• Rivers provide enjoyment for many Oklahomans.

• Rivers are magnets for the imagination.

The writer of this passage wants to add more information. All the sentences below support the main idea of the passage except:

• Most of the world's rivers run in a southerly direction because most rivers start in higher elevation.

• The Oklahoma River in Oklahoma City has thirteen miles of paved river trails used for many activities.

• Washita River is a potential State Scenic River.

• The Kiamichi River provides habitats for three animals listed on the endangered species list.

Select the best summary of paragraph 4.

• People can fish for trout anytime of the year at mountain Fork River. A 17.4-pound trout was caught there, setting a state record. The river is also well-known for canoeing and kayaking.

• Rapids and waterfalls make the Mountain Fork River a favorite for canoers and kayakers. Trout fishing is popular year-round at Mountain Fork River

• The best whitewater stream in Oklahoma is Mountain Fork River. It is a fast-moving river with small waterfalls. It is the type of river that is perfect for canoeing and kayaking. The constantly running water creates a perfect environment for fly fishing. Mountain Fork River offers year-round trout fishing because Rainbow and Brown Trout are stocked regularly.

• Mountain Fork River is the best river in Oklahoma for canoeing and kayaking.

What is the topic of paragraph 5?

• Illinois River

• Ozark Mountain

• Osage Indians

• Where the Red Fern Grows

Which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that Oklahoma Rivers are used for a variety of purposes?

• Fishing for catfish and crappie is popular in the North Canadian River.

• The never-ceasing flow of cool waters makes the region perfect for fly fishing.

• The osage Indians named this river Ne-eng-wah-kon-dah, or "Medicine Stone River."

• Regardless of the reason, people across the state have enjoyed Oklahoma rivers.