Reading Detectives: Clue Hunt for Comprehension

What is the main idea of a passage?

• A character’s name

• The most important point

• A fun sentence

• The title of the story

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which sentence best supports the idea that bees are helpful to nature?

• Bees are known for their ability to sting humans.
• Bees primarily feed on nectar and do not interact with plants.
• Bees are often seen as pests in urban areas.
• Bees are essential for pollinating many plants, which supports biodiversity and food production.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

What would be the best title for a story about a boy who plants a garden to help his neighbors?

• The Lazy Day

• A Helpful Garden

• Tom’s Vacation

• The Secret Club

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

How do supporting details help the reader?

• They are only useful for advanced readers.
• They provide irrelevant information that confuses the reader.
• They distract the reader from the main idea.
• They help the reader by clarifying and reinforcing the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

Which sentence is MOST likely the main idea of a paragraph?

• A sentence that describes a specific event.
• A sentence that provides a detailed example.
• A sentence that lists multiple unrelated ideas.
• The sentence that summarizes the central point of the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Sam wore his raincoat and carried an umbrella. What can you infer?

• It is a sunny day.
• Sam is wearing a costume.
• It is likely to rain.
• Sam is going to a picnic.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

The cookies were gone, and crumbs were on the floor. What happened?

• Someone ate the cookies.
• The cookies were given to the dog.
• The cookies were hidden away.
• The cookies were baked fresh.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

What does it mean to “read between the lines”?

• To understand the underlying message.

• To read a book thoroughly
• To ignore the main text
• To summarize the content

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

The dog wagged its tail, barked, and jumped around. What can you guess?

• The dog is happy and playful.
• The dog is angry and aggressive.
• The dog is tired and wants to sleep.
• The dog is scared and hiding.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

What does the word “gigantic” mean in this sentence: “The gigantic cake filled the whole table”?

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4