What is the main idea of the story below? Space is one of the most mysterious places in our world. There is so much out there that we don’t know about. Satellites take pictures for us of objects in space. There are planets, solar systems, and so much more waiting to be discovered.

more planets need to be discovered

satellites take pictures for us

Which of the following sentences is a supporting detail to the main idea? Space is one of the most mysterious places in our world. There is so much out there that we don’t know about. Satellites take pictures for us of objects in space. The biggest satellite is the Hubble. There are planets, solar systems, and so much more waiting to be discovered.

there is so much out there we don’t know about

the biggest satellite is the Hubble

space is one of the most mysterious places

Which of the following sentences is a supporting detail to the main idea? Transportation has changed a lot over the past few decades. The early cars were much larger and didn’t go as fast. Older cars have become collectables to many people. Cars today are smaller and can go at higher speeds. Also, cars today can do things such as have TV’s, telephones, and even computers installed into them.

cars today are smaller and go at higher speeds

older cars have become collectables

Which of the following sentences is a supporting detail to the main idea? Many people think that spiders are a type of insect, but they are incorrect. Spiders have 8 legs while insects, by definition, have only 6. Spiders are a type of animal called arachnids. They have 8 legs and two distinct body parts, the abdomen and the thorax.

spiders have 8 legs while insects have only 6.

many people think that spiders are insects

What is one supporting detail in the passage below? Playing the game of baseball means you have to follow the rules. If you don’t, you could lose the game. There are many things that could cause me to get ‘out’. I could get called out because I got three strikes when I was batting the ball. I also could get out because I was tagged while running to a base. Another reason I could get out is because someone catches a ball that I hit when batting.

You could get out by getting 3 strikes when batting

You have to follow rules when you play baseball

What are two supporting details for the main idea in the passage below? We would all love the flowers we plant to last forever, but unfortunately that is not the case. There are many reasons why flowers die. One cause is improper care. Flowers need a lot of attention to grow and prosper. This includes getting the right amount of water and sunlight. Another cause of a flower dying could be that they are watered too much. Flowers need just the right amount to stay alive. Finally, another cause is because they are planted in the wrong place. Certain flowers can only grow in certain locations around the world.

Flowers need the right amount of water and sunlight

Flowers need to be planted in the correct place

Flowers we plant don't last forever

Everyone loves flowers of every kind

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Main idea is what the story ________.

said at the end

is mostly about

said at the very beginning

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The sentences that support the main idea are called _______.

statements

extra sentences

details

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Not all sentences in the text are important details.

true

false

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences is a supporting detail to the main idea?
Weather is a crazy part of our world. It’s fun to play in the rain and snow. Some days the weather can be calm, beautiful and sunny. Then other days we have rain, storms, snow, and hail. What we do everyday usually depends on the weather outside.

some days the weather is calm, beautiful and sunny

it’s fun to play in the rain and snow

what we do depends on the weather

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the topic from the group of words below?
Monkey, Elephant, Zebra, Lion, Tiger

things to do

zoo animals

places to go

animals to feed

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the topic from the group of words below?
Candle, Cake, Presents, Hats, Streamers

toys

things to do

things to wear

party supplies

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the topic of the story below?
Elephants are huge in size. They have big, flat feet that can be dangerous if you're stepped on. Their long trunks can be used for drinking water and for protecting themselves and their loved ones. Their ears are also quite large and are used to help keep them cool in the hot sun.

trunks

ears

feet

elephants

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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Main Idea Questions

Main idea is what the story ________.

The sentences that support the main idea are called _______.

Not all sentences in the text are important details.

What is the topic from the group of words below?
Monkey, Elephant, Zebra, Lion, Tiger

What is the topic from the group of words below?
Candle, Cake, Presents, Hats, Streamers

What is the topic of the story below?
Space is one of the most mysterious places in our world. There is so much out there that we don't know about. Satellites take pictures for us of objects in space. There are planets, solar systmes, and so much more waiting to be discovered.

What is the topic of the story below?
Many people think that spiders are a type of insect, but they are incorrect. Spiders have 8 legs while insects, by definition, have only 6. Spiders are a type of animal called arachnids. They have 8 legs and tow distinct body parts, the abdomen and the thorax.

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Main Idea Questions

Main idea is what the story ________.

The sentences that support the main idea are called _______.

Not all sentences in the text are important details.

What is the topic from the group of words below? Monkey, Elephant, Zebra, Lion, Tiger

What is the topic from the group of words below? Candle, Cake, Presents, Hats, Streamers

What is the topic of the story below?Space is one of the most mysterious places in our world. There is so much out there that we don't know about. Satellites take pictures for us of objects in space. There are planets, solar systmes, and so much more waiting to be discovered.

What is the topic of the story below?Many people think that spiders are a type of insect, but they are incorrect. Spiders have 8 legs while insects, by definition, have only 6. Spiders are a type of animal called arachnids. They have 8 legs and tow distinct body parts, the abdomen and the thorax.

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What is the topic from the group of words below?
Monkey, Elephant, Zebra, Lion, Tiger

What is the topic from the group of words below?
Candle, Cake, Presents, Hats, Streamers

What is the topic of the story below?
Space is one of the most mysterious places in our world. There is so much out there that we don't know about. Satellites take pictures for us of objects in space. There are planets, solar systmes, and so much more waiting to be discovered.

What is the topic of the story below?
Many people think that spiders are a type of insect, but they are incorrect. Spiders have 8 legs while insects, by definition, have only 6. Spiders are a type of animal called arachnids. They have 8 legs and tow distinct body parts, the abdomen and the thorax.