MAIN IDEA
What is the main idea of a paragraph?
A. A tiny detail
B. The big message or point
C. The title only
D. A character’s name
B. The big message or point
Why are supporting details important?
A. They explain the main idea
B. They confuse readers
C. They replace the title
D. They are always opinions
A. They explain the main idea
The central idea of an informational text is…
A. The author’s main point
B. The funniest sentence
C. The ending only
D. A character trait
A. The author’s main point
What are context clues?
A. Hints around a word
B. Pictures only
C. Dictionary meanings
D. Test questions
A. Hints around a word
What is the school mascot?
Wildcats
Which sentence BEST states the main idea?
A. “Some dogs bark loudly.”
B. “Dogs can be trained to help people in many ways.”
C. “A dog wagged its tail.”
D. “Puppies are cute.”
B. Dogs can be trained to help people in many ways.
Which is a supporting detail?
A. “Exercise is important.”
B. “Running helps strengthen muscles and improve health.”
C. “People like sports.”
D. “Health matters.”
B. Running helps strengthen muscles and improve health.
What helps identify the central idea?
A. Looking for repeated ideas
B. Ignoring headings
C. Reading only the title
D. Skipping details
A. Looking for repeated ideas
“The desert was arid, with almost no rain all year.”
What does arid mean?
A. Wet
B. Dry
C. Cold
D. Snowy
B. Dry
What room number is Mr. Hardister's class?
107
A passage explains how recycling helps reduce trash and protect the Earth. What is the main idea?
A. Trash smells bad
B. Recycling is important for the environment
C. Plastic is colorful
D. People throw things away
B. Recycling is important for the environment
Which detail BEST supports the idea that bees are important?
A. Bees are yellow and black
B. Bees help pollinate plants
C. Bees can sting
D. Bees fly quickly
B. Bees help pollinate plants
A passage explains how technology helps students learn. What is the central idea?
A. Students dislike homework
B. Technology improves learning opportunities
C. Computers are expensive
D. Teachers use pencils
B. Technology improves learning opportunities
“Jamal was famished after soccer practice, so he ate two sandwiches.”
What does famished mean?
A. Angry
B. Hungry
C. Sleepy
D. Excited
B. Hungry
Who is the 6th grade assistant principal?
Mrs. Pitts
Which strategy helps readers find the main idea?
A. Focus only on one detail
B. Ignore repeated ideas
C. Look for what most details are about
D. Skip the introduction
C. Look for what most details are about
A text says reading improves vocabulary. Which detail supports that idea?
A. Books come in many colors
B. Readers learn new words from context
C. Libraries are quiet
D. Reading takes time
B. Readers learn new words from context
Central idea is MOST similar to…
A. Theme
B. Main point of nonfiction
C. Character traits
D. Setting
B. Main point of nonfiction
“The kitten was timid and hid behind the couch.”
What does timid mean?
A.Tired
B. Sleep
C. Shy
D. Loud
C. Shy
Who is the youngest teacher on the 6th grade?
Ms. Beamon
A passage describes school lunches, homework, and class schedules. What is MOST likely the main idea?
A. Students dislike homework
B. School life has many daily routines
C. Lunch is important
D. Schedules are confusing
B. School life has many daily routines
Which supporting detail is MOST relevant?
A. A detail connected to the main idea
B. A funny fact
C. An unrelated opinion
D. A random sentence
A. A detail connected to the main idea
A text describes solar energy, wind power, and recycling. What is the central idea?
A. Pollution is funny
B. Renewable resources help the environment
C. The sun is hot
D. Wind is strong
B. Renewable resources help the environment
Why should readers use context clues?
A. To skip hard words
B. To understand unfamiliar words
C. To avoid reading
D. To finish faster without thinking
B. To understand unfamiliar words
What street is Westover Middle School located on?
Bonanza Drive