Main Idea and Key Details Post-Assessment

What does the main idea of the story tell a reader?

• The problem in the story

• The beginning, middle, and ending of the story

• What the story is mostly about

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2

True or False

Key details give important information to support the main idea

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.1.2

Read the passage. Choose the main idea from the choices below.

Alice had fun at the carnival. First, she went on the big ferris wheel three times. Then, she ate a chocolate ice cream cone. Next, she went on the roller coaster with her dad. Last, she played a game, and won a fish!

• Alice ate chocolate ice cream

• Alice had fun at the carnival

• Alice won a fish

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

True or False

"Alice ate chocolate ice cream" is an example of a key detail.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Read the passage. Choose the main idea from the choices below.

Bob went to the zoo. First, he saw the lions. Then, he had a hot dog for lunch. Next, he watched the monkeys play. Finally, he bought a souvenir at the gift shop.

• Bob saw the lions

• Bob went to the zoo

• Bob bought a souvenir

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

Circle one key detail from this text.

Evan went to the park. First, he played on the swings. Then, he had a picnic lunch. Next, he fed the ducks at the pond. Finally, he bought a balloon from a vendor.

• Evan played on the swings

• Evan went to the park

• Evan bought a balloon

• Evan fed the ducks at the pond

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.1.2