Main Idea Exit Ticket

What is the purpose of identifying the main idea?

• To understand the most important thing the text is about

• To count the number of words

• To find the longest sentence

• To identify the author's favorite color

What are supporting details?

• The main topic of a passage

• Extra information that is not important

• Facts, examples, or details that explain and support the main idea

• The title of the passage

Which main idea best matches the items from today’s mystery bag—mittens, scarf, buttons, hat, and sticks?

• Building a snowman

• Playing in the snow

• Getting ready to go sledding

• Staying warm in winter

During the Mystery Bag activity, what question did we ask ourselves when pulling out an item?

• “What is the color of this item?”

• “Can I use this item at home?”

• “What does this item remind me of?”

• “How does this item relate to the main idea?”

What is a crucial step in determining the main idea of a text?

• Identifying the most repeated word

• Counting the number of paragraphs

• Checking the font size

• Summarizing the key points

What is an effective strategy to identify the main idea in a story?

• Looking for repeated themes or concepts

• Checking the page numbers

• Counting the number of words

• Identifying the longest paragraph

Why is it important to include supporting details when explaining a main idea?

• They make the passage longer.

• They provide evidence that helps explain or prove the main idea.

• They make the passage harder to understand.

• They replace the main idea.

Where does the main idea go in our bullseye graphic organizer?

• The surrounding rings outside the bullseye

• The bottom corner of the page

• The arrow

• The center of the bullseye

In the small group poster activity, what is the main goal of creating a zoo exhibit advertisement?

• To showcase the zoo's history and achievements.
• To write an entire summary of the passage

• To memorize all the facts from the passage

• To emphasize the main idea and most interesting details, with the goal of attracting visitors

Which of the following is a supporting detail for this main idea: "Cupcakes are a delicious treat that require key materials to make"?

(Hint: supporting details include facts, examples, or details that explain and support the main idea.)

• To make cupcakes, you need flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.

• Cupcakes are sweet and come in many flavors.

• Cupcakes can be decorated in many different ways.

• Cupcakes are a popular dessert at birthday parties.