Paragraph Structure and Main Idea

Question 1: Which sentence states the main idea?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Question 2: Which of the following is not a supporting idea/detail?

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 6

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Question 3: Which of the following is the concluding sentence?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 8

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Question 4: Which sentence is the topic sentence?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Question 5: Which sentence is not a supporting detail?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Question 6: Which sentence is the concluding sentence?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 6

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Question 7: Which of the following sentences best states the main idea of the paragraph?

• There are many good middle school students.

• Teachers appreciate students who work hard and ask questions.

• Good students have strong habits at home and at school.

• There is no way to clearly identify a good student.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Question 8: Which of the following sentences best states the main idea of the paragraph?

• There are many options for healthy eating.

• Most people do not get enough sleep.

• It is important to exercise regularly.

• There are several aspects of healthy living.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Question 9: Which of the following sentences best states the main idea of the paragraph?

• Weather is a concern for those who are homeless.

• Food and shelter is a concern for America's homeless.

• The life of a homeless American citizen is filled with hardship.

• Homeless citizens are responsible for many violent and non-violent crimes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Question 10: Which of the following sentences best states the main idea of the paragraph?

• Student planners are an optional organizational tool.

• Some students could be more successful and better organized through the consistent use of planners.

• Students who do not use planners should be given detention.

• Students who do not use their planners to record important dates and assignments are unsuccessful in school.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2