Main Idea Quiz

Look at this book cover, what do you think the main topic will be?

• cars, trains, planes

• barbie dolls

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which of these things is not related to the "theme" in a story?

• how a character is feeling

• a "life lesson" the main character learns

• a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand

• the moral of the story

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

What is the main idea of a story about a boy who learns to ride a bike after many attempts?

• It's important to wear a helmet.

• Practice makes perfect.

• Bikes are difficult to ride.

• Everyone should learn to ride a bike.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

In a story where a girl plants a seed and watches it grow into a beautiful flower, what is the main idea?

• Flowers need sunlight to grow.

• Gardening is a fun hobby.

• Patience and care can create beautiful results.

• Everyone should plant a flower.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the main idea of a book that describes the water cycle from rain to rivers to the ocean and back to the clouds?

• Water is important.

• The water cycle is a continuous process.

• Oceans are large bodies of water.

• Rain is a type of weather.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

In a story about a family working together to clean up a park, what is the main idea?

• Parks are dirty.

• Cleaning is hard work.

• Teamwork can accomplish great things.

• Everyone should help clean parks.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the main idea of a text that explains how apples grow from seeds to trees and then produce fruit?

• Apples are a type of fruit.

• Trees are important for the environment.

• The growth of apples is a natural process.

• Everyone should grow an apple tree.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

In a story where a child saves money to buy a toy, what is the main idea?

• Toys are expensive.

• Saving money is a good habit.

• It's important to have toys.

• Money should be saved, not spent.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of a book that talks about the different seasons and the changes they bring to the environment?

• Winter is cold.

• Leaves fall in autumn.

• Each season has its unique characteristics and changes.

• Summer is the best season.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

In a story about a community coming together to build a playground, what is the main idea?

• Playgrounds are fun.

• Building something requires tools.

• A community can achieve great things when they work together.

• Every neighborhood needs a playground.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2