Main Idea and Key Details
Grade 3 - Reading - Building Confidence
Read "The Bridge Revision": Talia's first cardboard bridge sagged when the test cup held six washers. She studied where the middle bent and added two folded braces underneath. During the second trial, the bridge stayed level with twelve washers. What is the passage mostly about?
- A character refuses to solve a problem.
- She wants to make the bridge look taller.
- Talia painted a mural on the classroom wall.
- Talia improves a bridge design by using evidence from a test.
Use details from "The Night Hike": Before the park hike, Mateo clipped a small red light to his backpack. The guide asked everyone to keep voices low because owls were nesting nearby. When the group reached the overlook, Mateo pointed out the trail markers without disturbing the birds. Which detail is stated in the passage?
- Night hikes are better than daytime hikes.
- The guide asked everyone to keep voices low.
- Mateo wants to scare the birds away.
- The passage does not include any detail.
Which key detail supports this main idea from "The Bridge Revision": "Talia improves a bridge design by using evidence from a test."?
- Talia painted a mural on the classroom wall.
- She added two folded braces underneath the bridge.
- A detail from a different passage
- She wants to make the bridge look taller.
Read "The Seed Library": Ms. Imani opened a seed library in a cabinet beside the science table. Each envelope listed the plant name, planting month, and number of seeds. Families borrowed seeds, planted them at home, and reported which plants grew well. Which sentence is the best short summary?
- Each envelope listed the plant name, planting month, and number of seeds.
- It is only for storing pencils.
- A class seed library helps students share seeds and learn from planting results.
- Students sold vegetables at a weekend market.
Which sentence is not a good key detail for the main idea of "The Classroom Debate"?
- The teacher posted both ideas for the next reward day.
- The class held a debate and voted.
- The class canceled reward time for the month.
- Diego suggested board games.
Read "The Night Hike": Before the park hike, Mateo clipped a small red light to his backpack. The guide asked everyone to keep voices low because owls were nesting nearby. When the group reached the overlook, Mateo pointed out the trail markers without disturbing the birds. What is the passage mostly about?
- Night hikes are better than daytime hikes.
- Mateo wants to scare the birds away.
- Mateo follows careful trail rules during a night hike.
- Mateo fed the owls from his hand.
Use details from "The Bridge Revision": Talia's first cardboard bridge sagged when the test cup held six washers. She studied where the middle bent and added two folded braces underneath. During the second trial, the bridge stayed level with twelve washers. Which detail is stated in the passage?
- Cardboard bridges are the best engineering project.
- She added two folded braces underneath the bridge.
- Talia painted a mural on the classroom wall.
- The passage does not include any detail.
Which key detail supports this main idea from "The Seed Library": "A class seed library helps students share seeds and learn from planting results."?
- Seed libraries are the most exciting part of science.
- A detail from a different passage
- Students sold vegetables at a weekend market.
- Each envelope listed the plant name, planting month, and number of seeds.
Read "The Bridge Revision": Talia's first cardboard bridge sagged when the test cup held six washers. She studied where the middle bent and added two folded braces underneath. During the second trial, the bridge stayed level with twelve washers. Which sentence is the best short summary?
- Talia painted a mural on the classroom wall.
- Cardboard bridges are the best engineering project.
- Talia improves a bridge design by using evidence from a test.
- She added two folded braces underneath the bridge.
Which sentence is not a good key detail for the main idea of "The Night Hike"?
- The guide asked the group to keep voices low.
- Mateo fed the owls from his hand.
- The guide explained the quiet rule.
- The guide asked everyone to keep voices low.