All MAP 5th Grade Language Arts Resources
Example Questions
Example Question #1 : Writing
Read the main idea of a writing assignment provided below.
Hilton Head Island is the best place to go on a vacation.
Based on this main idea, what should be discussed in the body paragraphs?
Directions to get to Hilton head Island
Different areas to go on vacation
Beaches found around the United States
Reasons why Hilton Head Island is a great vacation spot
Reasons why Hilton Head Island is a great vacation spot
Body paragraphs should always support the main idea. Each paragraph should provide an example that proves the main idea. In this case, the main idea is stating thatHilton Head Island is the best place to go to for a vacation; thus, the body paragraphs should give reasons why it's so great.
The correct answer is, "Reasons why Hilton Head Island is a great vacation spot ".
Example Question #2 : Writing
Read the main idea of a writing assignment provided below.
Carbon monoxide has a negative impact on the environment.
Based on this main idea, what should be discussed in the body paragraphs?
The various environments that produce carbon monoxide
Examples of negative impacts of carbon monoxide on the environment
The contributors of carbon monoxide within the environment
Examples of environments in different countries and parts of the word
Examples of negative impacts of carbon monoxide on the environment
Body paragraphs should always support the main idea. Each paragraph should provide an example that proves the main idea. In this case, the main idea is stating that carbon monoxide has a negative impact on the environment; thus, the body paragraphs should give examples that prove this to be true.
The correct answer is, "Examples of negative impacts of carbon monoxide on the environment ".