Main Ideas on a Snow Day

Read the following passage and determine the main idea: "During a snow day, children often enjoy playing outside, building snowmen, and having snowball fights. Meanwhile, adults might use the time to catch up on chores or relax with a book."

• Snow days are a time for relaxation and fun activities.

• Snow days are only enjoyable for children.

• Adults dislike snow days because they have to do chores.

• Snow days are a time for building snowmen.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What are two main ideas of the following text? "Snow days can disrupt daily routines, causing schools to close and parents to find alternative childcare. However, they also provide a break from the usual schedule, allowing families to spend quality time together."

• Snow days are inconvenient and cause disruptions.

• Snow days allow families to spend quality time together.

• Snow days are only beneficial for children.

• Snow days are a time for relaxation and fun activities.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Summarize the following passage: "On a snow day, the local community center opens its doors to families, offering activities like arts and crafts, indoor games, and hot chocolate. This provides a safe and warm environment for everyone to enjoy."

• The community center is closed on snow days.

• The community center offers activities and warmth on snow days.

• Snow days are boring without the community center.

• Only children can visit the community center on snow days.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

Identify the key details that support the main idea: "Snow days can be a time for creativity. Children often use the snow to build forts, create snow art, and invent new games."

• Children build forts and create snow art.

• Snow days are boring and uneventful.

• Snow days are only for playing video games.

• Snow days are a time for sleeping in.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Explain how the key details support the main idea in this text: "Snow days can be a time for learning. Some families use the day to explore educational activities at home, such as reading books, conducting science experiments, or practicing math skills."

• Snow days are a time for playing outside.

• Families use snow days for educational activities like reading and science experiments.

• Snow days are only for watching TV.

• Snow days are a time for doing nothing.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1