Main Idea - RL.8.2, RI.8.2
Links verified on 10/23/2023
1. 8th Grade Main Idea Quiz.
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This quiz tests how well you've mastered main idea. 13 questions SEE MORE
2. CRCT Practice: Main Idea.
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Take a practice CRCT test over reading comprehension. SEE MORE
3. Ereading Worksheets Online Reading Tests.
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Are you looking for online reading activities? How about interactive practice activities targeting specific reading skills? At ereadingworksheets.com you can complete ereading worksheets: online reading skill quizzes about such subjects as identifying figurative language, recognizing patterns of organization or text structure, comprehending texts, determining the author’s purpose, and more.  SEE MORE
4. Finding the Main Idea.
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Passages to read and questions to answer. SEE MORE
5. Infer and Support the Main Idea.
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This practice includes two passages with ten questions included. Answers are available in the teacher notes. (4 page pdf file) SEE MORE
6. Internet Safety
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Students read a passage and select the word(s) needed to complete the sentence correctly. They must use context clues and comprehension in order to be able to answer correctly. SEE MORE
7. IXL Main Idea Quiz.
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Determine the main idea of a passage SEE MORE
8. Main Idea and Supporting Detail.
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Choose the main idea of the paragraphs. Remember to make sure the main idea is covers the entire paragraph, not just one sentence.  SEE MORE
9. Main Idea Passages (IXL).
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Determine the main idea of each passage.  SEE MORE
10. Main Idea Quizizz Quiz.
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An 8th grade multiple-choice quiz from Quizizz. (13 questions) SEE MORE
11. Practice Reading Section.
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After you have read each story or article, answer the questions in the Answer Section. SEE MORE
12. Reading Comprehension.
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Reading Comprehension passages by MrNussbaum.com are interactive, informational reading texts and question sets designed to mirror state-mandated assessments. Choose from any of 173, all free for your unlimited use!  SEE MORE
13. Reading Detective.
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Quia quiz - Read each paragraph carefully. Decide what it is mostly about. SEE MORE
14. Reading Headlines.
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Read eight headlines and try to determine what the article is about. SEE MORE
15. Reading Main Idea Practice Questions.
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This practice is from Test Prep Review. Ten multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations includes. SEE MORE
16. Summarize as You Read.
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When you summarize, eliminate unnecessary details. Focus on the main idea of the whole passage.  SEE MORE
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