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Grade 2 nonfiction reading passage about Main Idea. Art Competition theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.ELA.RI.2.2).
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Before reading, display a simple painting or drawing and ask students to name the one big idea they see — this activates prior knowledge and mirrors exactly what Leo does in the passage, making the main idea concept click before the first sentence is read.
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What clue did Leo's teacher give him? Find the sentence in the passage that tells you.
What does the word main idea mean in this passage?
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Leo entered the school art competition with a big smile. He saw many paintings on the walls. Some showed dogs. Some showed trees. Some showed the sea. Leo wondered what they all shared. His teacher gave him a clue. Every painting had one big idea. That big idea is called the **main idea**. Leo looke...
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This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 2 students. The Art Competition theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.ELA.RI.2.2).