Main idea of 2 Passages

Master main idea with 2 passages! Perfect for 4th graders.

1. Read passage A and then answer the question below.Passage ARaleigh, North Carolina's capital city, takes its name from Sir Walter Raleigh, an English explorer. Queen Elizabeth granted Sir Walter Raleigh the right to explore and colonize North America, and he first sailed to North America in 1578. In 1585 he attempted to start a colony on Roanoke Island in present-day North Carolina, but his colony (known as "The Lost Colony") also failed. Despite his failures at colonization, Sir Walter Raleigh did succeed in introducing potatoes and tobacco to the English.Choose the best main idea for passage A. Raleigh is North Carolina's capital city. Sir Walter Raleigh introduced potatoes and tobacco to the English. Sir Walter Raleigh experienced both successes and failures in his life. North Carolina's capital city is named for Sir Walter Raleigh. 2. Read passage B and then answer the question below.Passage BCharlotte, North Carolina's largest city, was originally a small inland trading village in the 1700's. After the arrival of the railroad in 1850's, Charlotte grew into a small town. The discovery of gold nearby helped further spark Charlotte's growth. In the late 1800's and early 1900's, Charlotte became North Carolina's largest city due largely to growth in the textile industry, namely the manufacture of cotton. Today, Charlotte is the second largest financial center in the United States and is home to over 800,000 residents. In addition, its airport is now one of the ten busiest in the Unites States.Choose the best main idea for passage B. Charlotte was originally a small inland trading village. In the late 1800's and early 1900's, Charlotte became North Carolina's largest city. Today, Charlotte is the second largest financial center in the United States. Charlotte has grown from a small village to an important city over the past 250 years. 3. Sort the answer choices under the right heading. Main Idea Sir Walter Raleigh experienced both successes and failures in his life. Charlotte has grown from a small village to an important city over the past 250 years. Detail Raleigh is North Carolina's capital city. Sir Walter Raleigh introduced potatoes and tobacco to the English. Charlotte was originally a small inland trading village. Today, Charlotte is the second largest financial center in the United States. 4. Match the main idea with the supporting detail. Sir Walter Raleigh experienced both successes and failures in his life. Sir Walter Raleigh attempted succeeding in colonization by starting a colony on Roanoke Island, but failed. Charlotte has grown from a small village to an important city over the past 250 years. Today, Charlotte is the second largest financial center in the United States. 5. Passage A and B are both informational (nonfiction) texts. If someone wrote a book about both topics, what would be a good title for the book? United States History Effects of Colonization in North Carolina Queen Elizabeth and Queen Charlotte The Colonization in the World