Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details
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6th - 10th Grade
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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is identifying the main idea, topic sentence, and supporting details considered a crucial skill?
It improves your vocabulary.
It helps in memorizing facts.
It helps in writing essays.
It is essential for understanding what you read.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
The first sentence of the paragraph.
The central theme or key concept the author wants to convey.
A supporting detail.
A minor detail in the paragraph.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where can the topic sentence be located in a paragraph?
Only in the middle.
Only at the beginning.
Only at the end.
At the beginning, middle, or end.
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CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you do when you find the topic sentence?
Ignore it.
Rewrite it in your own words.
Underline it for future reference.
Highlight the entire paragraph.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What question can help you find the topic of a paragraph?
What is the last word?
What is the first word?
Who or what is this paragraph about?
How many sentences are there?
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CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the topic sentence in a paragraph?
To introduce a new topic.
To express the main idea of the paragraph.
To provide a conclusion.
To list supporting details.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are supporting details?
Sentences that introduce new topics.
Evidence and proof that support the topic sentence.
The main idea of the paragraph.
Unrelated information.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
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