Main Idea and Key Details Passage Worksheet

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• Wolves have qualities that help them survive and thrive.

• A wolf's size changes greatly over its life.

• Wolves are endangered in Wyoming despite efforts to revive the population.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• Wolves typically hunt in packs.

• A wolf's size changes greatly over its life.

• Wolves are endangered in Wyoming despite efforts to revive the population.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• Wolves typically hunt in packs.

• Wolves live all over the world.

• Wolves are endangered in Wyoming despite efforts to revive the population.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• Wolves have qualities that help them to survive and thrive.

• Wolves live all over the world.

• Wolves are endangered in Wyoming despite efforts to revive the population.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• A wolf's size changes greatly over its life.

• Wolves live all over the world.

• Wolves typically hunt in packs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Wolves communicate with other wolves by howling.

• Wolves are endangered in Wyoming despite efforts to revive the population.

• Wolves live all over the world.

• A wolf's size changes greatly over its life.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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What are key details that support the main idea of the passage?

• Wolves have two layers of fur to survive cold weather.

• Wolves have pretty eyes that are stunning to look at.

• Wolves have long legs that help them to run fast.

• Wolves are led by a pair of wolves called alphas.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Select all that apply.

What are key details that support the main idea of the passage?

• Adult wolves have long legs and large paws.

• Wolves are born small but grow up to be lean and strong.

• Although born as small cubs, wolves can grow to be twice the size as large dogs.

• A wolf's thick coat helps it to survive in the winter.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Select all that apply.

What are key details that support the main idea of the passage?

• Howling lets wolves share information with other wolves that aren't nearby.

• Howls travel far.

• Howling can be a way to speaking to a wolf outside a pack.

• Wolves sometimes live in thick forests.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2