Main Idea and Supporting Details

What is the main idea of the passage?

• The passage discusses unrelated topics

• Main idea of the passage is the primary concept or point being discussed.

• The passage is about cooking recipes

• The passage focuses on historical events

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which sentence provides a supporting detail for the main idea?

• Sentence 1: The author discusses the history of the company.

• Sentence 2: The author mentions the importance of teamwork.

• Sentence 3: The author explains how the new technology has improved efficiency by 30% in the last quarter.

• Sentence 4: The author describes the weather conditions during the project.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

In your own words, summarize the main point of the text.

• Summarize the author's biography instead of the main point

• Discuss the font size and formatting used in the text

• Provide a detailed analysis of a minor character mentioned in passing

• Provide a brief overview of the key message or central idea presented in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Based on the information given, what can you infer about the author's opinion?

• The author's opinion is contradictory

• The author's opinion cannot be inferred.

• The author's opinion is biased

• The author's opinion is irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

What details in the passage support the main idea?

• Details that provide evidence, examples, statistics, or explanations that back up the main idea.

• Details that are mentioned in a different section of the passage

• Details that are unrelated to the main idea

• Details that contradict the main idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

What conclusion can you draw from the supporting details?

• The conclusion drawn should be directly supported by the details presented.

• The conclusion should contradict the details

• The details do not matter in drawing a conclusion

• The conclusion should be vague and unsupported

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Identify the main theme of the passage.

• Main theme of the passage

• Secondary theme of the passage

• Historical context of the passage

• Author's favorite color

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What evidence from the text supports the main theme?

• Quotes from secondary characters

• Personal opinions of the author

• Specific quotes, examples, or events that highlight the main theme.

• Random facts not related to the main theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What do the details in the passage suggest about the topic?

• the advantages of using plastic products

• the benefits of fossil fuels in the modern economy

• the negative impact of deforestation on wildlife

• the importance of renewable energy sources in combating climate change.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the central message conveyed in the text?

• The central message conveyed in the text.

• The central message is related to space exploration

• The central message is about cooking recipes

• The text has no central message

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2