What is the central idea of a text?
Central Idea and Key Details standard 6.1 RI

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2nd - 5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
The central idea tells the reader what the text is mainly about.
The central idea is a summary of the text's conclusion.
The central idea is the author's opinion on the topic.
The central idea is a list of all the characters in the text.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How do bats find their way?
By using their sense of smell to locate food.
By listening to sounds that echo off objects.
By following the stars in the night sky.
By navigating through magnetic fields.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Who are the four presidents on Mount Rushmore?
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln
George Washington, John Adams, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ulysses S. Grant
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and John F. Kennedy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is a key detail about bats?
Bats are primarily active during the day.
Bats use sound to locate insects.
Bats are a type of bird.
Bats can fly at high altitudes.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What does the central idea help the reader understand?
The central idea helps the reader understand the main topic of the text.
The central idea provides a summary of the text's conclusion.
The central idea outlines the author's personal opinions.
The central idea describes the setting of the text.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What are some fun activities at the beach?
Swimming
Hiking
Camping
Fishing
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is an example of a central idea?
Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
Many people enjoy watching soccer games on television.
Soccer is played in many countries around the world.
Training is essential for improving soccer skills.
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