Where can you find the main idea?

The beginning of a paragraph, the end of a paragraph, or ask yourself "what is this story mainly about?".

The beginning and end of a paragraph

The beginning of a paragraph, the middle of a paragraph, or the end of a paragraph.

The main idea cannot be found in a text.

Native Americans dried strips of meat, pounded it into a paste, and then mixed it with fat. Sometimes they added berries and sugar. Then they pressed it into small cakes. They called these cakes pemmican . Pemmican didn't spoil, and it provided lots of energy for people traveling or going hunting. Today explorers still carry and eat this food. What is the passage mostly about?

how pemmican was prepared by Native Americans.

The Great Library The Great Library of Alexandria, in Egypt, was a public library. In ancient times, people called it a wonder. The books were not like our books. They were scrolls. They were made of paper. They were round like a tube. The library had many thousands of scrolls. The library wanted as many books as it could get. Kings would write to other kings. They would ask for books. Sometimes they didn’t return them. Books were bought. Sometimes the librarians stole books for the library. Sadly, the library burnt down. But it was a model for libraries we know today. It was the first great library. Which statement is a fact from the passage?

The library had many thousands of scrolls.

Scrolls were better than our books.

The library was not liked in ancient times.

Kings were also librarians back then.

Which supporting detail would go with the main idea below? Many animals learn behaviors that help them survive.

The baby animal will watch its parent to learn how to hunt, play, and defend itself.

Throughout this period of time, the animals’ bodies live off of this stored fat.

Their limbs are paddle-like, allowing them to swim away from predators quickly.

Food is extremely limited or scarce throughout winter months.

Maya's science project was assigned on Monday, but it wasn't due until Friday. She got started right away, and used the extra time to check it over and make sure it was her very best work. She always completes her school work without reminders. She has a big test next next week, and based on what we know about her, we can best infer that Maya will:

Study every night to prepare for the test

Work quickly so she can finish first

Be upset if she doesn't get the best grade

Forget to study and guess the answers

English 9 Reading Final

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

What the story is about

The topic of the text

A message the author is trying to get across to the reader

Where and when the story happens

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the theme of this story?

Necessity is the mother of invention.

Don't steal.

Respect your elders.

Slowly but surely wins the race.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the theme of this story?

Don't steal.

Don't judge others. You don't know what they are capable of.

Being beautiful is the most important thing.

Swans are prettier than ducks.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of theme?

Cinderella was thoughtful and kind.

Jack risked his life to save Jane.

Don't judge people by outward appearances.

Happiness

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is an example of theme?

Inequality

Hope

Justice

Your past does not define you.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

Weekends are times to travel.

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

The author's grandparents live far away.

The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What the story is mostly about

main idea

Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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English 9 Reading Final

In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

What is the theme of this story?

What is the theme of this story?

Which of the following is an example of theme?

Which is an example of theme?

What the story is mostly about

The message, lesson, or moral of a story.

Where can you find the main idea?

The teacher was distraught when her computer wouldn't start because she really wanted to show her kids how to get into Google Classroom.
"distraught" means:

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English 9 Reading Final

In a piece of narrative text, what is the "theme"?

What is the theme of this story?

What is the theme of this story?

Which of the following is an example of theme?

Which is an example of theme?

What the story is mostly about

The message, lesson, or moral of a story.

Where can you find the main idea?

The teacher was distraught when her computer wouldn't start because she really wanted to show her kids how to get into Google Classroom."distraught" means:

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The teacher was distraught when her computer wouldn't start because she really wanted to show her kids how to get into Google Classroom.
"distraught" means: