What feature of paragraph 6 helps the author support her idea?

The specific example of how a story can teach leaders

The point of view of the spider story

The description of the storyteller

The suggestion that being greedy is a negative behavior

Which ideas from the selection best emphasize the author’s belief that the most wonderful gift of story is the bonding of a group? Which specific examples support your answer?

The author suggests that when people listen to a story together, they all fall into a “story trance.” This trance brings warmth and togetherness.

These qualities help people become communities. In communities, the author explains, stories are used to pass along values and morals.

Stories also capture shared stories that help people bond.

The author explains, “A moment in time can be preserved by creating a story and telling it a few times.”

Paragraph 3 is important to the selection because it —

gives an idea of how storytelling can be defined

explains where in the world storytelling can be encountered

lists examples of the type of people who tell stories

suggests that stories may have hidden meanings

How does this selection, an introduction, prepare readers for what they’re about to read in the rest of the book? Which details from the selection support your answer?

This introduction gives a lot of information about how storytelling is used by different cultures, communities, and families. It also shares information about how stories can give educational and emotional support to readers.

It doesn’t give away any of the stories in the book; instead it helps readers understand how what they’re about to read has been shared and used by others throughout history.

It also lets the readers know what to expect to gain from the stories they are about to read. The author shows this by writing, “Perhaps best of all, stories stretch the imagination.

The teller takes the listener to distant places where remarkable things happen. And once stretched, an imagination stays stretched.”

What is the main idea of a reading selection?

The supporting ideas in a text that show proof.

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.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world." What is the main idea?

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

Mark is the best skater at the park.

Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

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.

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.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers. What is the main idea?

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

What is the main idea of the following paragraph? Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins .

Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.

Robots hold each other down in sumo wrestling.

Robots that score more points will win.

Which of the following is a supporting detail of this paragraph? Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring. Two players try to score points by holding each other down or pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.

Robot sumo uses robots instead of humans.

Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests

Robots sumo contests are better than human sumo contests.

What is one supporting details from the text?

They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies.

Baby gorillas need their mothers a lot.

Mother gorillas prefer to keep their babies safe.

Which of the following best describes a supporting detail?

A fact or example that explains the main idea

What is the main idea of a paragraph?

The central point or message the author wants to convey

A minor detail that supports the text

How can you identify the main idea in a text?

By looking for repeated ideas or themes

By focusing only on the first sentence

Which sentence is a supporting detail?

The sun provides light and heat essential for life on Earth.

The sun is a star at the center of the solar system.

The solar system consists of the sun and the objects that orbit it.

The sun is the largest object in the solar system.

Why is it important to distinguish between main ideas and supporting details?

To understand the structure and purpose of the text

To memorize every detail in the text

To focus only on the author's opinion

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is this a Main Idea / Controlling Idea or a Supporting Detail? Storytelling is an important part of being human.

Main / Controlling Idea

Supporting Detail

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is this a Main Idea / Controlling Idea or a Supporting Detail? Stories serve people and communities in positive ways.

Main / Controlling Idea

Supporting Detail

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is this a Main Idea / Controlling Idea or a Supporting Detail? Stories are told all around the world.

Main / Controlling Idea

Supporting Detail

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Is this a Main Idea / Controlling Idea or a Supporting Detail? Storytelling is a way to teach good listening skills.

Main / Controlling Idea

Supporting Detail

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following best represents the main idea?

Specific facts and examples used to support the main idea.

The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

A moral or lesson that can be learned from the story.

A brief summary of the story's events.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a good strategy to find the main idea?

Guessing before reading

Focusing on the pictures only

Reading the first and last sentence

Asking questions about what is most important in the text

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is it important to understand the main idea of a text?

To improve your vocabulary

To pass the time while reading

To better understand the author's message

To learn how to write long paragraphs

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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