Main Idea and Supporting Details/The Glitter Trap Test

What is the main idea of a story?

• The title of the story

• The most important point the author wants to make

• The first sentence of the story

• The last sentence of the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is a supporting detail?

• A sentence that gives more information about the main idea

• The main idea itself

• A sentence that introduces a new topic

• The title of the paragraph

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

If the main idea of a passage is "Cats are independent animals," which detail supports this idea?

• Cats can groom themselves

• Cats have sharp claws

• Cats like to sleep a lot

• Cats have whiskers

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What question should you ask to find the main idea of a text?

• What is the text mostly about?

• How many paragraphs are in the text?

• Who is the author of the text?

• When was the text written?

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of a passage titled "The Benefits of Reading"?

• Reading can improve your vocabulary

• Reading is a popular hobby

• Reading has many benefits

• Reading can be done anywhere

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which sentence is a supporting detail for the main idea "Birds can fly"?

• Birds have wings

• Birds build nests

• Birds eat worms

• Birds sing songs

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

How do supporting details help the main idea?

• They provide evidence and examples

• They introduce new topics

• They summarize the text

• They confuse the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which detail supports the main idea "Winter is a cold season"?

• People wear warm clothes in winter

• Flowers bloom in spring

• Leaves fall in autumn

• Days are longer in summer

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

What is the main idea of a passage about the life cycle of a butterfly?

• Butterflies have colorful wings

• Butterflies go through several stages of development

• Butterflies like to drink nectar

• Butterflies are insects

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which sentence is a supporting detail for the main idea "Playing sports can teach teamwork"?

• Players have to work together to win

• Sports can be played indoors or outdoors

• Different sports have different rules

• Sports equipment can be expensive

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1