Main Idea

Links verified on 11/14/11

1. Main Idea Quiz - Quia quiz - (6th Grade Level) Read the story and find the main idea of the paragraph. 40 questions total, practice several questions at a time.
2. Finding the Main Idea - Tutorial and practice questions on ways to locate the main idea in a paragraph.
3. Identify the Main Idea - Read the paragraphs and select the main idea for each of the 4 questions.
4. Identify the Main Idea - Read the paragraphs and select the main idea for each of the 6 questions.
5. Main Idea and Supporting Detail - Quiz quiz - Choose the main idea of the paragraphs. Remember to make sure the main idea covers the entire paragraph, not just one sentence.
6. Reading Detective - Quia quiz - Read each paragraph carefully and decide what it is mostly about.
7. Reading Headlines - Read eight headlines and try to determine what the article is about.
8. Summarize As You Read - When you summarize, eliminate unnecessary details. Focus on the main idea of the whole passage.
9. Understanding What You Read - Help Carson read and understand his book in this interactive tutorial and quiz.
10. What's the Big Idea - Solve a riddle by answering questions about the main idea.