Main Idea

What is the main idea of the following paragraph?

• Kangaroos have sharp claws and teeth

• Kangaroos are the fasted mammals on the land

• Kangaroos can protect themselves by kicking, clawing, biting and hopping away

• Kangaroos will kick if threatened

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of the following paragraph?

• Manatees are large, clumsy swimmers

• Manatees are graceful swimmers

• Manatees can swim 15 miles per hour

• Manatees need air to breathe

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the main idea of the following paragraph?

• Zebras will bite each other when they itch

• Zebras groom by pulling loose hairs off each other

• Zebras do not like being itchy

• Zebras usually stand close to each other

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of the following paragraph?

• Cheetas don't like to run fast to catch prey

• Cheetas cannot run over a long distance

• Cheetas are the fastest animals on the land

• Cheetahs are wild cats that look like leopards

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of the following paragraph?

• Dolphins have different ways to talk to each other

• Dolphins talk to each other by squeaking

• Dolphins can jump 20 feet in the air

• Dolphins use their tail to slap away enemies

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the main idea of the following paragraph?

• Female bald eagles use their large wings to fly

• Male bald eagles are larger than female bald eagles

• Female bald eagles are large birds with wide wingspans

• The wingspan of a female bald eagle is 3 feet long.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

What is the main idea of the following paragraph?

• Leopards have dark, rose shaped spots that help them blend in with their environment

• Leopards have dark spots that are shaped like roses

• The yellow-colored fur of leopards helps them blend in with trees.

• Leopards are often confused with cheetahs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What is the main idea of the following paragraph?

• Caribous are part of the deer family

• Caribous use the shape of their hooves to find food

• Caribous can find food underneath the wet snow

• The caribou's hooves create a click-clack sound when it walks

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2