Main Idea and Supporting Details Quiz

What is the main idea of a text?

• The most important point the author wants to convey

• A list of all the characters in the story

• The setting of the story

• The author's favorite part of the story

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a supporting detail?

• The main idea of the text

• A fact or example that explains the main idea

• The title of the text

• The author's name

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

• Looking for repeated words or phrases

• Counting the number of sentences

• Finding the longest sentence

• Reading only the first sentence

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why is it important to find supporting details in a text?

• To make the text longer

• To help understand and explain the main idea

• To memorize the text

• To find the author's favorite color

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Imagine you are reading a story about a brave dog. The main idea is that the dog saved its owner from danger. Which of the following could be a supporting detail?

• The dog was brown and white

• The dog barked loudly to alert the neighbors

• The dog liked to eat bones

• The dog had a collar with its name

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking