Identifying the Main Idea in Texts

Identifying the Main Idea in Texts

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 10th Grade

Medium

Created by

Jason Fleming

Used 2+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a summary contain?

The author's personal opinion

A detailed analysis of the text

All of the key details of a story or article

Only the main idea of the text

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is a main idea different from a summary?

A main idea includes more details than a summary

There is no difference between a main idea and a summary

A summary includes all key details, while a main idea is the overarching concept

A main idea is less important than a summary

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the squirrel want to understand from David?

The difference between a main idea and a summary

How to climb trees faster

Ways to build a better home

How to find food in the forest

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the creek conflict story?

The peacefulness of the forest

The different uses of the creek by animals

The construction of a dam by beavers

A conflict over access to the creek

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to your brain when you learn new things?

It requires less oxygen

It creates new neural pathways

It becomes smaller

It uses less blood

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of the brain growth text?

Math is important for brain growth

Learning new information can strengthen your brain

Neurons are brain cells

Struggle is not important for learning

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is struggle important when learning something new?

It indicates that the task is too hard

It uses up more oxygen in the brain

It helps supercharge your brain growth

It makes learning less enjoyable

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