Main Idea and Key Details Flashcard

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Main idea of a story about a young girl who learns to ride a bike after many attempts.

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The girl eventually learned to ride her bike.

Answer explanation

The main idea of the story is that the girl eventually learned to ride her bike after many attempts.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Key detail in a story about a boy who builds a treehouse:

• The boy's favorite color is blue.
• The treehouse was built in an oak tree.
• The boy likes to play video games.
• The boy's friend helped him paint the house.

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The treehouse was built in an oak tree.

Answer explanation

The key detail in the story about a boy who builds a treehouse is that the treehouse was built in an oak tree.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Supporting details for a family picnic story: The family packed sandwiches and juice., The weather was sunny and warm., They saw a dog in the park.

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The family packed sandwiches and juice., The weather was sunny and warm.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is A and B because packing sandwiches and juice and having sunny and warm weather are details that support the main idea of a family going on a picnic.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Identify the main idea of a paragraph that describes various animals living in the rainforest.

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Many different animals live in the rainforest.

Answer explanation

The main idea of the paragraph is that many different animals live in the rainforest.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Which of the following is NOT a key detail in a story about a girl winning a spelling bee?

• The girl studied very hard.
• The final word she spelled was "champion."
• Her brother won a math contest the same day.
• She was nervous before the contest.

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Her brother won a math contest the same day.

Answer explanation

The key detail that is NOT relevant to the story about the girl winning a spelling bee is that her brother won a math contest the same day, as it does not directly relate to her achievement in the spelling bee.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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What is the main idea of a text that discusses the importance of recycling? Options: Recycling can reduce the amount of waste in landfills. Recycling helps conserve natural resources.

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Recycling can reduce the amount of waste in landfills and helps conserve natural resources.

Answer explanation

The main idea of the text discussing the importance of recycling is that it can reduce the amount of waste in landfills and help conserve natural resources, making options A and C the correct choices.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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In a story about a school field trip to the zoo, which detail supports the main idea that the trip was educational? Options: The students saw four lions and two elephants., The teacher explained the habitat needs of various animals., It rained briefly during the trip., The students ate lunch at noon.

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The teacher explained the habitat needs of various animals.

Answer explanation

The detail that the teacher explained the habitat needs of various animals supports the main idea that the trip was educational.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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Distinguish between the main idea and a detail in a story about a boy who learns to swim.

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Main Idea: The boy learned to swim. Detail: He took swimming lessons.

Answer explanation

Main Idea: The boy learned to swim. Detail: He took swimming lessons.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

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What is the main idea of a text that describes how a community garden brings neighbors together?

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Community gardens help improve social interactions.

Answer explanation

The main idea of the text is that community gardens help improve social interactions, bringing neighbors together.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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Key detail that supports the main idea that reading is beneficial for children:

• Reading helps improve vocabulary.
• Children who read frequently perform better in school.
• Many children enjoy stories about adventures.

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Reading helps improve vocabulary and children who read frequently perform better in school.

Answer explanation

The key detail supporting the main idea that reading is beneficial for children is that it helps improve vocabulary and children who read frequently perform better in school, which are stated in options A and B.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept