Main Idea

Front

Fifth graders can show responsibility by getting a cell phone, which helps them stay in touch with parents after school activities. They understand that a phone is not just for games and music, and can manage usage responsibly. What supports this idea?

Back

It takes responsibility not to break the rules that parents set for how to use the phone.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Chalk originates from tiny sea animals called foraminifera, whose shells form layers of white rock after they die.

Back

Real chalk is made by a small sea animal.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Main idea of a text:

Back

what the text is mostly, or mainly, about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

Main idea of the author's weekend plans with family?

Back

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Front

Mary has a new pet, a soft and cuddly kitten that sleeps a lot. She plays with it and feeds it.

Back

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

Best question to find the main idea?

Back

What point is the author trying to make?

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Giraffes make noises when hurt (low moo) or frightened (short, high sound).

Back

Giraffes do make noises.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Front

Main idea support?

Back

details

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

MAIN IDEA of a story tells the reader:

Back

The most important idea about a topic or a story.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Main topic of the book cover?

Back

cars, trains, planes

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9