Main Idea in Spanish

What is the main idea of a passage?

• The central point or message the author wants to convey

• The first sentence of the passage

• The most interesting fact in the passage

• The last sentence of the passage

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

Which sentence best summarizes the main idea of a story about a boy who learns to swim?

• The boy goes to the pool every day.

• The boy learns to swim after many attempts.

• The boy's friend is a great swimmer.

• The boy buys a new swimsuit.

In a paragraph about the benefits of exercise, what would be the main idea?

• Exercise can improve mental health.

• Exercise is a waste of time.

• Exercise is only for athletes.

• Exercise equipment is expensive.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How can you identify the main idea in a paragraph?

• Look for repeated words or phrases.

• Count the number of sentences.

• Find the longest sentence.

• Identify the first word.

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CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the main idea of a poem that describes the beauty of nature?

• Nature is beautiful and inspiring.

• Nature is dangerous and unpredictable.

• Nature is boring and dull.

• Nature is only for scientists.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is NOT a way to find the main idea of a text?

• Reading the title and headings

• Looking at the pictures

• Counting the number of paragraphs

• Summarizing the text in your own words

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In a story about a dog who saves a family from a fire, what is the main idea?

• Dogs are loyal and brave.

• Fires are dangerous.

• Families should have a fire escape plan.

• The dog is a Dalmatian.

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What question should you ask to find the main idea of a text?

• What is the text mostly about?

• Who is the author?

• When was the text written?

• How many pages is the text?

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which sentence would likely contain the main idea of a paragraph?

• The first sentence

• The last sentence

• A sentence in the middle

• Any sentence that summarizes the paragraph

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CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

What is the main idea of a news article about a new park opening?

• A new park is opening in the community.

• The park has a playground.

• The park is near a school.

• The park will have a grand opening ceremony.