Main Idea & Supporting Details: Pre-Quiz Review

What is the main idea of a text? CHOOSE ALL CORRECT ANSWERS

• What the text is mostly about.

• The important details in a text.

• The most important idea in a text.

• The point of view of a text.

• The "big idea" of a text.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

What are supporting details? CHOOSE ALL CORRECT ANSWERS

• Details that support the main idea of a text.

• Details that help us understand one specific part of a text.

• Details that explain one paragraph of a text.

• Details that help to explain the main idea of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

Read the following text:

Do you enjoy reading books? Many people throughout history have enjoyed reading. The ancient Egyptians had papyrus scrolls, and the Greeks had libraries filled with scrolls. Books became more popular with the invention of the printing press in the 15th century. Today, people all over the world enjoy reading various types of books.

What is the main idea of this passage?

• 1. Many people read books.

• The Ancient Egyptians had papyrus scrolls.

• Books became popular in the 15th century.

• Reading has been a popular activity for a long time.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

Read the following text:

The United States used to be a lot smaller. Then President Thomas Jefferson did something to expand it in the 1800s. It was called the Louisiana Purchase. He bought a huge amount of land from France for very cheap. It more than doubled the size of the U.S.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The U.S. bought land from France.

• Thomas Jefferson was president in the early 1800s.

• The Louisiana Purchase greatly expanded the United States.

• Thomas Jefferson was the one to conduct the Louisiana Purchase.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

Read the following text:

When you want to set up a camping tent, ensure you do it correctly. If pitching it on uneven ground, place it on the flattest area available. When setting it up with other tents, ensure there is adequate space between them. Always secure the tent with stakes and ropes to avoid it collapsing in the wind. Raise the tent quickly but ensure it is stable. When packing up, remove all stakes and fold the tent neatly. Never leave the tent exposed to harsh weather for extended periods.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Setting up a tent properly is important for safety.

• The tent should be pitched differently depending on the conditions.

• Pitching the tent in windy conditions requires extra care.

• Campers like to set up tents in different ways.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

Read the following text:

During the winter months of Antarctica, emperor penguins have a unique way of raising their young. After the mother lays one egg, she immediately goes to find food. Meanwhile, it's the father's responsibility to take care of the egg, keep it warm, and make sure that it is kept off the ice. He does this for two months without consuming any food. A few days after the egg hatches, the mother returns to nurture her newborn chick, and the father finally leaves to eat.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• how mother emperor penguins take care of their eggs

• why father emperor penguins do not eat in winter

• how father emperor penguins take care of their eggs

• how animals lay eggs in Antarctica’s freezing weather

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CCSS.RI.6.2

Supporting Details:

Which sentence supports the idea that you should get the recommended amount of sleep?

• Many people sleep later on the weekends.
• Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.
• Dark rooms are best for sleeping.
• Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Supporting Details:

Which sentence supports the idea that recycling is important?

• There are many landfills available for waste.

• Clean jars before recycling them.

• Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

• Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Supporting Details:

Which THREE sentences support the idea that education is important?

• It helps you understand the world.

• Education causes problems.

• Education can lead to success in life.

• You make smarter choices in life if you're educated.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Supporting Details:

Which TWO sentences support the idea that making a healthy snack is easy?

• You can eat apple slices with peanut butter.

• You can eat grapes and strawberries.

• You can eat cookies.

• You can eat cupcakes.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2