Main Idea, Context clues

Which is NOT a reason why readers ask questions?

• to clarify unfamiliar words

• to focus on the topic

• to check for understanding

• to show they know everything

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

What do we call the information that supports the main idea?

• vocabulary

• supporting details

• facts

• sentence statements

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

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. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

What is the main idea?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

True or False: Supporting details are big ideas, what the book is mostly about.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.1

If the main idea is...
The Crayola crayon box has so many colors to use!
What could a detail be?

• I like to color in coloring books.
• Crayons are made of wax.
• Macaroni and Cheese is one of the colors!
• Crayola crayons are $2 for each box.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

He told a fib. I did not break the cup. What do you think fib means?

• lie

• truth

• joke

• song

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CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4