Main Idea Assessment

Main Idea Assessment

Assessment

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English

4th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.4.2, RI.4.2, RI.3.5

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of a text?

Back

The main idea is the central point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a supporting detail?

Back

Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a topic sentence?

Back

A topic sentence is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between the main idea and a theme?

Back

The main idea is the primary point of a text, while a theme is a broader message or lesson that can be derived from the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a main idea?

Back

"There are many different types of pets that can be good companions for people."

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

Back

Look for the topic sentence, which usually states the main idea, and then find supporting details that relate to it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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