Exit Ticket: Main idea and key details

Exit Ticket · Grade 2 · English Language Arts

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Short Answer Questions

• Q1. What is the main idea of a passage? Explain it in your own words.

• Q2. Write one key detail that supports a main idea. How does it help you understand what the passage is mostly about?

Reflection

• What is one thing about finding the main idea that still feels tricky for you, and what could you do to get better at it?

Multiple Choice

• Q1. Which sentence is the BEST example of a main idea?

  • Dogs have four legs and a tail.
  • Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and loving.
  • Some dogs are brown and some are black.
  • My neighbor has a big dog named Max.

  Answer: Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and loving.

• Q2. What is the job of a key detail in a passage?

  • To tell a brand new story
  • To confuse the reader
  • To support and tell more about the main idea
  • To replace the main idea

  Answer: To support and tell more about the main idea

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