main idea and supporting details

Front

Tom reels in his line, struggling against a strong pull. He catches a snapping turtle, enough to feed his family for three days.

Back

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Front

Supporting details are_______________________.

Back

facts or pieces of evidence

Front

The piano is a popular instrument classified as both a string and percussion instrument.

Back

The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

Front

Supporting detail from the text: Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies, including teaching them to get along with others.

Back

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

Front

Supporting detail that doesn't fit: Reading class is interesting.

Back

Least favorite class.

Front

Subject of the passage

Back

Topic

Front

Scientists measure earthquake intensity using the Richter scale, which compares strengths. Earthquakes <2.0 are usually undetectable; >5.0 can cause damage. A 7.0 magnitude is major and causes significant damage. The paragraph is about ________.

Back

Measuring earthquake intensity is possible.

Front

Supporting detail that doesn't fit: My cat is afraid of everything.

Back

He sleeps all day long.

Front

A topic is expressed in a full sentence and states what the author is trying to say.

Back

False

Front

Mary has a new pet, a soft and cuddly baby kitten that sleeps a lot. She plays with it and feeds it regularly.

Back

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.