Identifying Main Idea and Supporting Details Practice

Main idea is...

• to conclude after reasoning.

• what the text is mostly about.

• to retell or tell again.

• the most important words in a text.

True of False: The main idea is stated only one time in a selection or paragraph.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

True or False: When trying to find the main idea of a paragraph the reader should look at the first and last sentence.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

True or False: Repeated words, visuals, headings, and subheadings are all clues readers can use when trying to figure out the main idea of a selection.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.SL.3.2

True of False: When trying to find the main idea of a selection the reader should start with the first and last paragraphs.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.SL.3.2

True or False: The main idea will be stated in the middle of a selection.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.SL.3.2

True or False: When highlighting text evidence to prove the main idea of a certain paragraph it is ok to highlight the paragraph number only.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

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.

This selection is mostly about-

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

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings.

This selection is mostly about-

• Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.

• Benjamin Franklin worked very hard when he was young.

• Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about the weather.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

Benjamin Franklin loved the city of Philadelphia. He started the city’s first hospital and fire department. Ben also started Philadelphia’s first public library. Benjamin Franklin worked very hard to make Philadelphia a better place to live.

This selection is mostly about-

• Benjamin Franklin worked hard to make his city a great

  place to live.

• Benjamin Franklin worked for the fire department.

• Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about books.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1