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Main Idea Detectives
Find the main idea and supporting details in 5 short informational paragraphs — 20 questions with answer key. Free printable PDF for 3rd grade.
20 problems · Standards: RI.3.2 · Difficulty: medium
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Highlights
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Subject
- Reading & Writing
- Pages
- 4 · worksheet + answer key
- Answer key
- ✅ Included
- Class time
- about 20 min
What's inside
Preview
The free PDF includes all 4 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.
What’s included
- 20 problems across 4 pages (worksheet + answer key)
- Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
- Standards: RI.3.2
- Skill: Main idea and supporting details in informational text
- Suggested use: literacy centers, homework, reading groups, or sub plans
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