Identifying Themes and Summarizing Texts

Read the following passage: "In the story of the tortoise and the hare, the hare is confident of winning the race because of his speed, but the tortoise wins by being steady and persistent." What is the theme of this story?

• Speed is the most important factor in winning.

• Slow and steady wins the race.

• Confidence always leads to success.

• Winning is not important.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the following passage: "The boy who cried wolf learned that lying can lead to serious consequences when no one believed him in his time of need." What is the central idea of this passage?

• Always tell the truth.

• Wolves are dangerous animals.

• People should not trust others.

• Boys often lie.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage: "The city park was once a neglected area, but after the community came together to clean it up, it became a beautiful place for everyone to enjoy."

• The city park is a neglected area.

• Community efforts can transform neglected spaces.

• Parks are important for cities.

• Cleaning is a difficult task.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

In the story of "The Ant and the Grasshopper," the ant works hard to store food for the winter while the grasshopper plays. What is the theme of this story?

• Playing is more important than working.

• Hard work and preparation are important for future success.

• Ants are more intelligent than grasshoppers.

• Winter is a difficult season.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the following passage: "Despite facing many challenges, the small team of scientists continued their research and eventually made a groundbreaking discovery." What is the central idea of this passage?

• Scientific research is always successful.

• Perseverance can lead to significant achievements.

• Challenges should be avoided in research.

• Small teams are more effective than large ones.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage: "The young girl practiced the piano every day, and her dedication paid off when she won the music competition."

• Winning competitions is easy.

• Dedication and practice lead to success.

• Playing the piano is difficult.

• Competitions are not important.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

In the fable "The Fox and the Grapes," the fox cannot reach the grapes and decides they are probably sour anyway. What is the theme of this story?

• Grapes are sour.

• It's easy to despise what you cannot have.

• Foxes are clever animals.

• Reaching for goals is important.

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

Read the following passage: "The inventor failed many times before finally creating a successful prototype, showing that failure is just a step towards success." What is the central idea of this passage?

• Inventors never fail.

• Failure is a necessary part of the path to success.

• Prototypes are difficult to create.

• Success is guaranteed with effort.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage: "The community garden project brought people together, improved the neighborhood, and provided fresh produce for everyone involved."

• Gardening is a popular hobby.

• Community projects can have multiple benefits.

• Fresh produce is important for health.

• Neighborhoods need improvement.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

In the story "The Lion and the Mouse," the mouse helps the lion by freeing him from a trap, showing that even small creatures can be of great help. What is the theme of this story?

• Lions are dangerous animals.

• Small acts of kindness can be powerful.

• Mice are clever animals.

• Traps are dangerous.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2