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Assessment

Quiz

English

5th - 7th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.6.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.5

+12

Standards-aligned

Created by

Steve Pearson

Used 20+ times

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The main idea of a text is....

what the text is a little bit about

what the text is never about

what the text is sometimes telling you

what the text is mostly or mainly about

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?
Tom finds enough food for his family.
Tom gets pulled out of his boat by a huge fish.
Tom didn't catch anything.
Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What might be the central idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

Tomatoes are good for you.

Strawberries have seeds on the outside.

It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

Spinach is good for your bones.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
It is also fun to look for shells.
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The main idea is supported by what?
topics
details
monkeys
periods

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Most of the time, Main Idea can be found ...
at the start or end of a paragraph
In the middle of a paragraph
on the last page
in the index

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.

What is the central idea?

The kitten sleeps a lot.

Mary plays with her kitten

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

Mary want a new pet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

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