Main Idea Review

Main idea is what the story_____.

• said at the beginning

• said at the end

• is mostly about

• wants the reader to learn

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

Another way to say main idea is ______.

• the setting

• the theme

• the details

• the big idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

The sentences that support the main idea are called_____.

• details

• main idea supporters

• statements

• sentences

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

Sometimes the main idea is located in the ______ of the text.

• topic sentence

• closing sentence

• first sentence

• middle sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

Not all sentences in the text are important details.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

What is the topic for the group of words below?

Monkey Elephant Zebra Tiger

• things to do

• places to go

• zoo animals

• animals to feed

What is the topic for the group of words below?

Apple Banana Orange Grapes Pear

• food

• places to go

• things in a basket

• fruits

What is the topic of the story below?

Weather is a crazy part of our world. Some days the weather can be calm, beautiful and sunny. Then other days we have rain, storms, snow or hail. What we do every day usually depends on the weather outside.

• weather

• sun

• rain

• snow

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

What is the topic of the story below?

Space is one of the most mysterious places in our universe. There is so much out there that we don't know about. Satellites take pictures for us of objects in space. There are planets, solar systems, and so much more waiting to be discovered.

• planets

• space

• satellites

• solar systems

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

What is the main idea of the story below?

Elephants are huge in size. They have big, flat feet that can be dangerous if you're stepped on. Their long trunks can be used for drinking water and for protecting themselves and their loved ones. Their ears are also quite large and are used to help keep them cool in the hot sun.

• Elephants have very large ears.

• Elephants can be dangerous.

• Elephants use their trunks in different ways.

• Elephants are very large.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2