What is the central idea of a story?

The main point or message the author wants to convey

The number of pages in the book

Which of the following best describes the central idea of a paragraph?

The overall message or point of the paragraph

What is the central idea of a biography?

The life story and achievements of the person

What is the central idea of a movie review?

The reviewer's opinion on the movie

In a historical text, what is the central idea?

The main events and their significance

What is the central idea of a recipe?

The dish being prepared and its main ingredients

In a travel guide, what is the central idea?

The main attractions and experiences of a location

What is the central idea of a song?

The main theme or message conveyed through lyrics

The most important part or idea of the story.

The most interesting part of the story

Where can the main idea of a text be found?

In the first sentence of the text

How can details support the main idea?

By providing examples of the main idea

By giving reasons that the main idea is true

By showing different points of view on the main idea

What do details in a text provide?

Information about the main idea

Reasons that the main idea is true

What are supporting details?

Details that explain and prove the main idea

What each character does throughout the story

Details that explain the author's opinions

Sam wanted to be a doctor. He liked watching shows about hospitals. He also liked to talk to his doctor when he went in for checkups. Sam had a goal to learn everything he could about becoming a doctor.

Sam desires to become a doctor.

Going in for checkups is very important.

Doctor shows can be interesting.

The ice cream cone was invented in 1904. It all started at the St. Louis World's fair when an ice cream vendor ran out of dishes for his ice cream. A man named Ernest Hamwi was selling waffles in the booth next to him. He helped his neighbor out by making cone-shaped waffles to hold the ice cream. The rest is history. What is the main idea?

The World Fair in St. Louis ran out of ice cream.

Ernest Hamwi is important to history.

Ice cream is a very popular treat.

The ice cream cone was invented in 1904.

"Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called "Poor Richard's Almanac". It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings." What is the main idea?

Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.

Benjamin Franklin worked very hard at a young age.

Benjamin Franklin knew a lot about the weather.

Benjamin Franklin did not have a lot of money.

The Betsy Ross Bridge is a famous bridge that takes cars across a huge river. It is named after a woman who has a popular story told about her. The story is said that Betsy sewed the first-ever American flag. It is true that she sewed one of the first flags.

Betsy Ross has a name for herself

bridges carry many cars each day

Hank Aaron was a baseball player that was famous for hitting home runs. This means that he could hit the ball "out of the park." Hank beat many records for home runs and continues to be one of the best baseball players of all times.

Hank Aaron is a great baseball player.

Baseball players are very popular.

What can you find in the passage to help support or determine the main idea?

The most interesting part of the story

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle! What is the main idea?

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Tom finds enough food for his family.

Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.

The central idea of a passage/text is....

what the text is mostly or mainly about

what the text is a little bit about

what the text is sometimes telling you

What might be the central idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

Strawberries have seeds on the outside.

Spinach is good for your bones.

One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings. What is the author's main point?

The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

The piano is a string instrument.

The piano is a popular instrument.

The strings of a piano makes the sound.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Supporting details....

are evidence and prove the central idea

are pointless when determining the central idea

do not support the central idea

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

King Midas had a heart of gold.

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better! What is the main idea?

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

You should do good things for others.

Soccer is known in some countries as football. It is a popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and from 1936 to today. What is the main idea?

Soccer is important at the Olympics.

Soccer is also called football.

Soccer is played by men and women.

If you read an essay explaining why eating healthy foods is good for you, what would the topic be?

Healthy foods include fruit, vegetables, and lean protein

Eating healthy foods is good for you

Eating is necessary to sustain life

What is the difference between topic and main idea? (main idea)

Topic is what the text is about; the main idea is what the author wants to tell you about the subject.

Topic and main idea are the same thing.

Topic is the category and main idea is where it was written

The main idea is the subject of a text; the topic is what the author wants to tell you about the main idea

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way. Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is

Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short

They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area

Fix the sentence: my sister and i will go hiking.

My sister and I will go hiking.

my sister and I will go hiking.

My sister and i will go hiking.

My Sister And I Will Go Hiking.

Fix the sentence: christmas is on friday this year.

Christmas is on Friday this year.

Christmas is on friday this year.

christmas is on Friday this year.

Christmas Is On Friday This Year.

Fix the sentence: We live in coldwater, michigan.

We live in Coldwater, Michigan.

We live in Coldwater, michigan.

We live in coldwater, Michigan.

We Live In Coldwater, Michigan.

English Mid-Year Exam

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DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

(a) Make sure you practice using quotation marks! (b) Mrs. Miller instructed (c)

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

"Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.

Which store do you want to go to?" asked Marie.

"Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.

Which store do you want to go to? asked Marie.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

"Where will you go? she asked."

"Where will you go?" she asked.

"Where will you go"? she asked.

Where will you go?" she asked.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Is this sentence written correctly? Jamal exclaimed, "Eigth grade is the best year yet!"

correct

incorrect

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Choose the sentence with correct quotations and punctuation.

"rhonda said i love dogs?"

Rhonda said, "i love dogs"

Rhonda said, "I love dogs."

Rhonda said "I love dogs."

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

Is this sentence written correctly?
The teacher warned us, "that a surprise quiz was coming."

correct

incorrect

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main idea of a paragraph or passage?

Central point the author conveys

An extension topic

A minor detail in the text

The conclusion of the text

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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English Mid-Year Exam

​ (a) Make sure you practice using quotation marks!​ (b) Mrs. Miller instructed​ (c)

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

Which sentence below uses quotation marks appropriately?

Is this sentence written correctly? Jamal exclaimed, "Eigth grade is the best year yet!"

Choose the sentence with correct quotations and punctuation.

Is this sentence written correctly?The teacher warned us, "that a surprise quiz was coming."

What is the main idea of a paragraph or passage?

What do supporting details do for the main idea?

What is the central idea of a story?

Which of the following best describes the central idea of a paragraph?

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(a) Make sure you practice using quotation marks! (b) Mrs. Miller instructed (c)

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