Reading Ideas and Supports

1. ____________ is/ are the general subject that the passage is about.

• Topic

• Claim

• Main Idea

• Supporting details

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1. The reader should determine the main idea BEFORE reading the passage.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1. ____________ a statement that tells what a passage is mostly about.

• Topic

• Claim

• Main Idea

• Transitional sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1. The main idea does not need supporting details.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1. Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

• There are many landfills available for waste.

• Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

• Clean jars before recycling them.

• Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Reading class is really interesting.

• We learn interesting facts from the things we read.

• Our teacher gives us new ways to look at things.

• It's my least favourite class.

• Sometimes we do dramatic readings of the text that are super engaging.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.

• It tastes really good.

• Candy contains high amounts of sugar.

• You can find many artificial additives in candy.

• Eating too much candy can give you cavities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.

• Their face paint hides their true identity.

• People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."

• There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.

• Clowns makes fun balloon animals.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Doing your homework has many benefits.

• Doing your homework helps you remember the material better.

• Those who complete their homework often do better on the test.

• When you have done your homework, it makes it easier to participate in class.

• Homework takes up your precious after school time.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

1. Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.

• Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.

• An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.

• Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.

• Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their dead companions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2