Understanding Main Ideas and Details

What is the main idea of a story?

• The setting of the story

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• The names of the characters

• The ending of the story

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is a detail that supports the main idea?

• The title of the book

• A specific event that illustrates the main point

• The author's name

• The number of pages in the book

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Identify the main idea in the following sentence: "The rainforests are vital to the Earth's ecosystem because they provide oxygen, habitat for species, and help regulate the climate."

• Rainforests are home to many species

• Rainforests are important for the Earth's ecosystem

• Rainforests are large and dense

• Rainforests are located near the equator

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence is a supporting detail for the main idea that "Exercise is beneficial for health"?

• Exercise can be done indoors or outdoors

• Regular exercise helps improve cardiovascular health

• There are many types of exercise

• Exercise requires special equipment

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the main idea of a paragraph that describes how bees pollinate flowers?

• Bees are insects

• Bees play a crucial role in pollinating flowers

• Bees make honey

• Bees live in hives

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following details would support the main idea that "Reading regularly improves vocabulary"?

• Reading is a popular hobby

• Reading exposes you to new words and phrases

• Reading can be done on a tablet

• Reading is taught in schools

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of a text that explains the process of photosynthesis?

• Photosynthesis occurs in plants

• Photosynthesis is the process by which plants make their own food

• Photosynthesis requires sunlight

• Photosynthesis produces oxygen

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which detail supports the main idea that "Water is essential for life"?

• Water is found in oceans and rivers

• Water is used in cooking

• Water makes up a large part of the human body

• Water can be frozen into ice

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the main idea of a passage that discusses the benefits of recycling?

• Recycling is a way to reduce waste

• Recycling involves sorting materials

• Recycling is done in many countries

• Recycling can be difficult

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is a supporting detail for the main idea that "Technology has changed the way we communicate"?

• Technology is constantly evolving

• Smartphones allow instant messaging and video calls

• Technology is used in schools

• Technology can be expensive

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2