Main Idea and Details in Reading | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

English 10 Public

This game will help students identify the main idea in non-fiction passages and key details!

Study Slideshow

What is the main idea of this passage? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Cats can be hard to take care of.

What is the main idea of this passage? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Bikes are incredibly useful.

What is the main idea of this passage? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Lions are great hunters.

What happens at night when you go camping?

Bugs and animals can crawl into your tent.

What could happen if it rains heavily outside?

You might not be able to go out.

How is each zebra different?

Each zebra has a slightly different pattern. The personalities and habits of each zebra are different too.

What is the main idea of this passage? Support your answer with evidence from the text.

Taxis are better than trains.

What is the main idea of a text?

What the text is mostly about.

What are supporting details?

Facts or examples that back up the main idea.

What are some things you could do to find the main idea of a text?

Answers may vary. Reread the topic/concluding sentences. Scan for repeated words. Look at the title. Look at the photographs or illustrations.