Main Idea & Supporting Details

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. 

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CCSS.RI.5.2

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

• There are many landfills available for waste.
• Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.
• Clean jars before recycling them.
• Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

• Many people sleep later on the weekends.
• Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.
• Dark rooms are best for sleeping.
• Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagara River halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagara Falls is located on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.

What is the main idea?

• The American Falls is 167 feet high

• The Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high

• Niagra Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America

• It is located between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie

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CCSS.RI.5.2

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. It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What would be the best supporting detail to add?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.
• Playing beach volleyball is always fun!
• Some people simply like to sunbathe.
• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.2B

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Weekends are times to travel

• The writer enjoys spending time with family

• The writer's grandparents live far away

• The writer is sad to leave her cousins.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

What is a supporting detail?

• We are all exhausted

• I can't wait until this weekend!

• I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousin.

• None of the above.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The Wright brothers worked hard.

• The Wright brothers were inventors who inspired other people.

• Inventors build kites and bicycles

• The flight was in 1903

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CCSS.RI.5.2

What is a supporting detail?

• Their flight lasted 12 seconds, but it inspired others.

• Wilbur and Orville were brothers who were inventors.

• They moved their first plane to Kitty Hawk.

• They had big dreams

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CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.2

All About Sharks Teeth

Which detail below does not support the main idea above?

• Sharks have very sharp teeth.

• Sharks hunt other living creatures for food.

• Sharks have an unlimited supply of teeth that always grow back when one is lost.

• A shark can go through as many as 20,000 teeth in it's lifetime.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8