Main Idea/Central Idea

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: There are many reasons people find clowns scary.

• People often think of the creepy clowns they've seen on movies such as "It."

• There have been some bad clowns in the news lately.

• Their face paint hides their true identity.

• Clowns make fun balloon animals.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

Dora the explorer is an educational show for kids.

• She has a really cute monkey named Boots.

• Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.

• Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

• She usually stops Swiper from swiping.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Elephants are very intelligent animals.

• Elephants can recognize their reflections in mirrors.

• An elephant can live for as long as sixty-five years.

• Elephants tear off branches of trees to use as fly swatters.

• Elephants have been seen keeping vigil over their deadly companions.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

• He runs away when you sweep the floor.

• He sleeps all day long.

• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

• He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.

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CCSS.RL.8.1

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

• People like professional football players make a lot of money.

• The pros live the good life.

• Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

• All of us can be professional athletes.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.

• Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.

• It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.

• Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.

• During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

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Topic Sentence: Candy is not a healthy treat.

• It tastes really good.

• Candy contains high amounts of sugar.

• You can find many artificial additives in candy.

• Eating too much candy can give you cavities.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and we are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.

• The other class is way worse than our class.

• Our class is always well behaved.

• School is awesome.

• Our teacher likes our class the most.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.5

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

• Cookies are easier to make than cake.

• My grandma has the best cookie recipe.

• Baking cookies is really easy to do.

• There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.5

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds.

• Some people like to read.

• There are many good things that can come from reading.

• Reading is only good if you want to do well in school.

• It is good to read a lot.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.5