Main Idea Daily Grade

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In which of the following can we identify a main idea?

• a) Advertisements
• b) Informational texts
• c) Newspapers
• d) All of the above

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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 your own words, describe what the main idea of a text is.

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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 your own words, describe what supporting details are.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

When summarizing a text, you should include all of the following EXCEPT:

• a) 3 supporting details
• b) The text features
• c) The title
• d) The main idea

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of these best expresses the main idea of the passage?

• a.) People don’t know as much about history as they should.

• b.) George Washington helped design the White House.

• c.) The White House has a unique and interesting history.

• d.) The White House is pictured on the back of the $20 bill.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which detail supports the idea that the White House has changed over time?

• a.) George Washington chose the location.

• b.) President Taft added the Oval Office.

• c.) John Adams was first to live in the White House.

• d.) The White House has 28 fireplaces.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

If you could choose a different title for this text, what would it be? Why?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What details about George Washington support the main idea?

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Write a summary of "America's Most Famous House". (think about the main idea and three details that support it)

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2