Main Idea

What is another term for the central idea in a text?

• Summary

• Theme

• Title

• Conclusion

Which of these details supports the idea that Benjamin Franklin changed American lives?

• His picture is on the $100 bill.

• He organized the first volunteer fire department.

• He taught himself many languages.

• He was a famous inventor.

What did Cesar Chavez do to help farm workers?

• He wrote a book about farming.

• He invented new farming tools.

• He built new schools.

• He founded the National Farm Workers Association.

What tactic did Cesar Chavez use to fight for farm workers' rights?

• He organized boycotts and marches.

• He started a new political party.

• He used violent protests.

• He wrote letters to the government.

What is the main purpose of identifying supporting details in a text?

• To make the text longer

• To find the central idea

• To add more characters

• To confuse the reader