Main Idea-Key Details-Summary

What is the main idea of a text?

• The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey.

• The main idea is a minor detail that supports the text.

• The main idea is a list of all the characters in the text.

• The main idea is the title of the text.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following is a key detail in a text?

• A key detail is the author's name.

• A key detail is a fact or example that supports the main idea.

• A key detail is the number of pages in the text.

• A key detail is the publication date of the text.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Read the following passage: "Dogs are loyal animals. They often protect their owners and can be trained to perform various tasks." What is the main idea of this passage?

• Dogs are loyal animals.

• Dogs can be trained to perform various tasks.

• Dogs often protect their owners.

• Dogs are a type of pet.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

In the passage "The sun is a star that provides light and heat to the Earth. It is essential for life on our planet," which sentence is a key detail?

• The sun is a star.

• The sun is essential for life on our planet.

• The sun provides light and heat to the Earth.

• The sun is very far away.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

How can you determine the main idea of a text?

• By counting the number of paragraphs.

• By identifying the most repeated word.

• By looking for the central message or point the author is making.

• By reading only the first sentence.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Why is it important to identify key details in a text?

• To memorize the text.

• To understand the main idea better.

• To find the author's name.

• To count the number of words.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the main idea and key details?

• Key details are unrelated to the main idea.

• Key details support and explain the main idea.

• The main idea is a summary of the key details.

• Key details are more important than the main idea.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Read the following text: "Plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow. Without these, they cannot survive." What is the main idea?

• Plants need sunlight to grow.

• Plants need water to grow.

• Plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow.

• Plants cannot survive without soil.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following is NOT a key detail supporting the main idea that "Exercise is beneficial for health"?

• Exercise helps maintain a healthy weight.

• Exercise improves cardiovascular health.

• Exercise can be done indoors or outdoors.

• Exercise reduces stress levels.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

How can summarizing a text help in understanding the main idea?

• It helps by listing all the characters.

• It condenses the text to focus on the main idea and key details.

• It provides the author's opinion.

• It changes the text into a different language.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2