What is the main idea of a text?

Supporting Details and Main Ideas

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Geography
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6th - 7th Grade
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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A list of facts about a topic
The primary lesson or message about a topic
An unrelated idea to the topic
A detailed description of a topic
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are key details related to the main idea?
They support and provide evidence for the main idea
They replace the main idea
They contradict the main idea
They are unrelated to the main idea
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Yellowstone Caldera?
A group of volcanoes under Yellowstone
A type of tree found in Yellowstone
A famous river in Yellowstone
A mountain range in Yellowstone
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a geyser?
A type of tree
A large rock formation
A pool of hot water that erupts into the air
A type of bird found in Yellowstone
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which detail supports the idea that Yellowstone has many natural features?
Yellowstone is in the United States
Yellowstone has many visitors each year
The world's most famous geyser is located in Yellowstone
Yellowstone is a large park
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you look for when identifying details that support a main idea?
Details that contradict the main idea
Details that repeat the main idea
Details that provide evidence for the main idea
Details that are unrelated to the main idea
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is option A not a good supporting detail for the main idea?
It repeats the main idea
It contradicts the main idea
It is unrelated to the main idea
It is too detailed
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