{"product_id":"6th-grade-main-idea-worksheets-assessment-pacing-guide","title":"6th Grade Main Idea Worksheets, Assessment \u0026 Pacing Guide","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\n\n  \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n  \u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\"\u003e\n  \u003ctitle\u003e6th Grade Main Idea Unit — Worksheets, Assessment \u0026amp; Pacing Guide | Light Up Literature™\u003c\/title\u003e\n  \u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@700;900\u0026amp;family=Open+Sans:wght@400;600;700\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n  \u003cstyle\u003e\n    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n\n    :root {\n      --purple: #BD10E1;\n      --indigo: #25046B;\n      --indigo-dark: #1a0350;\n      --indigo-mid: #3a0d8f;\n      --white: #ffffff;\n      --off-white: #faf8ff;\n      --light-purple: #f3e8ff;\n      --mid-gray: #5a5a72;\n      --text: #1a1a2e;\n      --border: #e2d9f3;\n    }\n\n    body {\n      font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;\n      color: var(--text);\n      background: var(--white);\n      line-height: 1.7;\n    }\n\n    h1, h2, h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; 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transform: translateY(-2px); }\n\n    \/* ── FOOTER ── *\/\n    .footer-note {\n      background: var(--indigo-dark);\n      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);\n      text-align: center;\n      font-size: 0.8rem;\n      padding: 20px 24px;\n    }\n\n    \/* ── RESPONSIVE ── *\/\n    @media (max-width: 600px) {\n      .stat-item {\n        padding: 8px 16px;\n        border-right: none;\n        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\n      }\n      .stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n      .stat-bar-inner { flex-direction: column; }\n      .pacing-table th:nth-child(4),\n      .pacing-table td:nth-child(4) { display: none; }\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\n\n  \u003c!-- ── HERO ── --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"hero\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"hero-eyebrow\"\u003eLight Up Literature™ Curriculum\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch1\u003e6th Grade \u003cspan\u003eMain Idea\u003c\/span\u003e Unit\u003cbr\u003eWorksheets, Assessment \u0026amp; Pacing Guide\u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"hero-subtitle\"\u003eA complete, scaffolded nonfiction unit — from skill introduction to formal assessment — with 20 passages, a 5-day pacing guide, and a detailed answer key with teacher explanations. Everything in one download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"hero-badges\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eGrade 6\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eRI.6.2\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e20+ Passages\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eFull Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003ePacing Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eAnswer Key\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003eNo Prep\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"#purchase\" class=\"hero-cta\"\u003eAdd to Cart\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── STAT BAR ── --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"stat-bar\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"stat-bar-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-number\"\u003e20+\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003ePractice Passages\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-number\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eDays of Lessons\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-number\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eLeveled Worksheets\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-number\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eFull Assessment\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"stat-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-number\"\u003e∞\u003c\/span\u003e\n        \u003cspan class=\"stat-label\"\u003eUses Per Year\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── WHY ── --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"why\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Problem This Solves\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eMain idea is one of the most taught — and most confusing — 6th grade skills. Students need more than a definition to master it.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe main hurdle isn't that students can't read. It's that they confuse the topic with the main idea, or they land on a supporting detail and think they've found the central point. They know the difference in theory and then miss it on the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThis unit addresses that by teaching the skill in stages. It starts with explicit instruction — including the two most common mistakes and how to fix them — and moves through progressively more complex passages and question types before arriving at a formal assessment. Students build the skill, practice it at increasing difficulty, and then demonstrate mastery — all within one download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"why-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"why-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"why-card-icon\"\u003e🏗️\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eGenuinely scaffolded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eSkill instruction → guided practice → independent practice → extended practice → formal assessment. The progression is built in so you don't have to design it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"why-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"why-card-icon\"\u003e📅\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003ePacing guide included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eA 5-day lesson plan with time estimates tells you exactly which component to use each day and how to use it — whole group, small group, or independent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"why-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"why-card-icon\"\u003e💬\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003eAnswer key that teaches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eEvery answer includes an explanation of why it's correct — not just the letter. Teachers can use explanations for re-teaching; students can use them for self-correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"why-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"why-card-icon\"\u003e📰\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003ch3\u003ePassages worth reading\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003cp\u003eTopics include energy drinks, AI art, fast food marketing, lab-grown meat, honeybees, the printing press, coral reefs, and more — topics that hold attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── UNIT STRUCTURE ── --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"unit\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section-eyebrow\"\u003eHow the Unit Is Built\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eSix components that build the skill from the ground up.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eEach component in this unit is designed to connect to the next. Students who work through the unit in sequence move from needing teacher support to working fully independently — with the assessment measuring how far they've come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"unit-flow\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"unit-step\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-connector\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-marker\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"step-num\"\u003e1\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-content\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"step-tag\"\u003eDirect Instruction\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eSkill Sheet — What Is the Main Idea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eDefinitions of main idea, topic, and supporting details; key vocabulary; and explicit instruction on the two most common mistakes students make (confusing topic with main idea; choosing a supporting detail instead). Includes corrective examples for each error.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"unit-step\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-connector\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-marker\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"step-num\"\u003e2\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-content\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"step-tag\"\u003eScaffolded Warm-Up\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eThree-Level Practice — One Passage, Three Skills\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eA single passage about energy drinks is used for three sequential questions: (1) Identify the topic, (2) Identify the main idea, (3) Match a supporting detail to the main idea. Color-coded by difficulty level. Answers are embedded — ideal for modeling or checking understanding in real time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"unit-step\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-connector\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-marker\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"step-num\"\u003e3\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-content\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"step-tag\"\u003eGuided Practice\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eThree Additional Practice Passages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003ePassages on penguins, reusable water bottles, and video games in education — each with 3 questions (topic, main idea, supporting detail) and embedded answers. These are designed for guided release: the teacher models with passage 1, pairs students for passage 2, and assigns passage 3 independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"unit-step\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-connector\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-marker\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"step-num\"\u003e4\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-content\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"step-tag\"\u003eIndependent Practice — Worksheet 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003e5 Short Passages — 15 Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eShort passages on bees, bats, cooking, storm shelters, and music — 3 questions each (topic, main idea, supporting detail). Consistent format reinforces the skill structure without cognitive overload. Works well for morning work, homework, or skill centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"unit-step\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-connector\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-marker\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"step-num\"\u003e5\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-content\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"step-tag\"\u003eExtended Practice — Worksheets 2 \u0026amp; 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003e15 More Passages Across Two Worksheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eWorksheet 2 uses 5 medium-length passages (fire, Clara Barton, composting, studying with music, honeybee decline) with 2 questions each. Worksheet 3 uses 10 passages — the longest in the set — with 1 main idea question each, requiring students to apply the skill fluently without scaffolding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"unit-step\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-marker\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"step-num\"\u003e6\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"step-content\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"step-tag\"\u003eFormal Assessment\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eMain Idea Test — 4 Multi-Paragraph Passages, 20 Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eFour longer texts — lab-grown meat, fast food marketing, first impressions, and AI art — each with 5 rigorous questions. Question types include topic identification, main idea selection, supporting detail identification, \"NOT supported by the passage\" questions, and best-title questions. Designed for formal or benchmark assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── PACING GUIDE ── --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"pacing\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section-eyebrow\"\u003e5-Day Pacing Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eThe lesson plan is already done.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe pacing guide tells you which component to use each day, how to use it, and roughly how long it will take. No planning required — open the PDF and follow the guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003ctable class=\"pacing-table\"\u003e\n        \u003cthead\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eDay\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eFocus\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eWhat to Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n            \u003cth\u003eTime Est.\u003c\/th\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/thead\u003e\n        \u003ctbody\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDay 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDirect skill instruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eSkill Sheet + Scaffolded Passage (Energy Drinks)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e25–40 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDay 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eGuided practice\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003ePractice passages 1–3 (Penguins, Water Bottles, Video Games)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e30–40 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDay 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eIndependent practice\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWorksheet 1 (5 short passages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e25–30 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDay 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eExtended application\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eWorksheet 2 (medium passages) or Worksheet 3 (longer passages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e25–40 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n          \u003ctr\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eDay 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eFormal assessment\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003eMain Idea Test (4 multi-paragraph passages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n            \u003ctd\u003e45–60 min\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── PASSAGES ── --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"passages\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section-eyebrow\"\u003ePassage Topics\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eHigh-interest topics across science, social studies, and current events.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe passage topics were chosen to hold student attention across the unit. Science topics, current events, and everyday life subjects are all represented — giving students varied context while keeping the skill focus consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"passages-intro\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eEnergy Drinks\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003ePenguins\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eReusable Water Bottles\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eVideo Games in Education\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eBees \u0026amp; Pollination\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eBats \u0026amp; the Environment\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eCooking as a Life Skill\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eStorm Shelters\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eMusic \u0026amp; Emotion\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eEarly Humans \u0026amp; Fire\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eClara Barton\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eComposting\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eStudying with Music\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eHoneybee Decline\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eThe Great Wall of China\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eTornadoes\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eCoral Reefs\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eAstronauts in Space\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eVolcanoes\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eThe Printing Press\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eAnimal Hibernation \u0026amp; Migration\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eRecycling\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eStage Fright\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"passage-topic\"\u003eAmazon Rainforest\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.88rem; color: var(--mid-gray);\"\u003ePlus four multi-paragraph test passages: lab-grown meat, fast food marketing, the psychology of first impressions, and AI-generated art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── TEST PASSAGES ── --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"test-section\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section-eyebrow\"\u003eThe Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eFour multi-paragraph passages — 20 rigorous questions.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eThe Main Idea Test is designed for formal or benchmark assessment. Each passage is longer and more complex than the practice materials, and each question set uses five distinct question types that mirror how main idea is assessed on standardized tests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"test-passage-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"test-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"test-card-header\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"test-num\"\u003eTest Passage 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eThe Rise of Lab-Grown Meat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"test-card-body\"\u003eScience technology meets ethics — a balanced look at cultivated meat's promise and the debate surrounding it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"test-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"test-card-header\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"test-num\"\u003eTest Passage 2\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eThe Business of Fast Food Marketing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"test-card-body\"\u003eHow fast food companies use mascots, urgency, apps, and social media to influence young consumers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"test-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"test-card-header\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"test-num\"\u003eTest Passage 3\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eThe Psychology of First Impressions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"test-card-body\"\u003eWhy humans form instant judgments and what research says about managing — and resisting — those snap decisions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"test-card\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"test-card-header\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"test-num\"\u003eTest Passage 4\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003ch3\u003eCan AI Create Real Art?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"test-card-body\"\u003eA multi-perspective look at AI-generated art — what supporters argue, what critics say, and what it means for artists and museums.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:24px; background:var(--light-purple); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:8px; padding:16px 20px;\"\u003e\n        \u003cp style=\"font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--mid-gray); margin:0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:var(--indigo);\"\u003eQuestion types on the test:\u003c\/strong\u003e Topic identification · Main idea selection · Supporting detail identification · \"Which is NOT supported by the passage\" · Best title selection — five formats per passage, 20 questions total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── WHAT'S INCLUDED ── --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"included\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section-eyebrow\"\u003eEverything in the Download\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eOne complete unit — nothing else to source.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cul class=\"included-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"How to Use\" page\u003c\/strong\u003e — purpose, what's included, and flexible implementation ideas for whole group, small group, homeschool, and intervention settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5-Day Pacing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e — detailed table with day-by-day focus, specific materials, time estimates, and instructional notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e — definitions of main idea, topic, and supporting details; key vocabulary; and explicit instruction on the two most common student mistakes with examples and fixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScaffolded warm-up passage\u003c\/strong\u003e — one passage used for three sequential questions progressing from topic → main idea → supporting detail identification. Answers embedded for modeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 guided practice passages\u003c\/strong\u003e — additional single-passage practice sets with 3 questions each and embedded answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet 1\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5 short passages with 3 questions each (15 total).\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet 2\u003c\/strong\u003e — 5 medium passages with 2 questions each (10 total).\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheet 3\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10 passages with 1 main idea question each (10 total), designed for fluency practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Idea Test\u003c\/strong\u003e — 4 multi-paragraph passages with 5 rigorous questions each (20 total). Appropriate for formal or benchmark assessment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete answer key with teacher explanations\u003c\/strong\u003e — covers every question in every section, with a written explanation for each correct answer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── WHO ── --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"who\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section-eyebrow\"\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eA full unit for any setting where main idea is being taught.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cul class=\"who-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"who-icon\"\u003e🏫\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6th grade ELA teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want a complete, ready-to-teach unit without spending hours sourcing passages, writing questions, and building a pacing guide. Open the file, follow the guide, and teach.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"who-icon\"\u003e🏠\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHomeschool parents\u003c\/strong\u003e who need a structured, full-unit resource with clear daily direction. The pacing guide tells you exactly what to do each day; the skill sheet explains the concept clearly enough for a parent — not just a teacher — to introduce it.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"who-icon\"\u003e🎯\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntervention and RTI teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e working with students who need the skill retaught from the beginning. The scaffolded sequence means you can start at the skill sheet level and work through the unit without skipping to more complex material too quickly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"who-icon\"\u003e📋\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstitute teachers and team leaders\u003c\/strong\u003e who need something self-contained. The pacing guide and \"How to Use\" page mean a sub, coach, or team member can pick up and use this without teacher notes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n          \u003cspan class=\"who-icon\"\u003e📝\u003c\/span\u003e\n          \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeachers running test prep\u003c\/strong\u003e — the formal assessment mirrors how main idea is tested on standardized exams, including \"NOT supported\" and \"best title\" question types that commonly appear on 6th grade state assessments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── WAYS TO USE ── --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"ways\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section-eyebrow\"\u003eWays to Use This Resource\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eMore flexibility than a single-skill worksheet.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"ways-grid\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ways-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ways-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTeach it as a 5-day unit following the pacing guide exactly as written\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ways-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ways-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUse the skill sheet and scaffolded passage as a one-day mini-lesson, then assign worksheets over the following week\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ways-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ways-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUse individual worksheets as morning work or daily skill review throughout a month\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ways-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ways-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUse the test as a pre-assessment before the unit to identify where students are starting from\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ways-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ways-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUse the test as a post-assessment after any main idea instruction, not just this unit\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ways-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ways-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUse the guided practice passages as a station activity alongside small group instruction\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ways-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ways-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAssign Worksheet 3 as homework across two weeks for ongoing fluency practice\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"ways-item\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ways-dot\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUse with a substitute — the How to Use page and pacing guide give enough direction to run without teacher presence\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── STANDARDS ── *\/\n  \u003csection class=\"standards\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section-eyebrow\"\u003eStandards Alignment\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eAligned to 6th grade informational text standards.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"standard-box\"\u003e\n        \u003cul class=\"std-list\"\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"std-code\"\u003eRI.6.2\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"std-desc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary standard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. Every passage, question, and assessment component in this unit directly addresses this standard.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n          \u003cli\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"std-code\"\u003eRI.6.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"std-desc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupporting standard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly. Supporting detail questions throughout the unit require students to identify text-based evidence for the main idea.\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── SPECS ── --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"specs\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section-eyebrow\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhat you're getting.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eTotal Practice Passages\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e24+ passages across all components (4 scaffolded warm-up\/guided practice, 20 in Worksheets 1–3, 4 multi-paragraph test passages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eWorksheet Passages\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e20 (5 in Worksheet 1, 5 in Worksheet 2, 10 in Worksheet 3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eAssessment Passages\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e4 multi-paragraph texts\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eAssessment Questions\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e20 (5 per passage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePacing Guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e5-day guide with timing, materials, and instructional notes\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eAnswer Key\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eYes — with written explanations for every question in every section\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eGrade Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003e6th Grade (also suitable for advanced 5th or remedial 7th)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePrimary Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eCommon Core RI.6.2 (central idea and supporting details)\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePrintable PDF — no prep required\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eLicense\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eSingle classroom or homeschool use only\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd\u003eLight Up Literature™ Curriculum © 2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── FAQ ── --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-inner\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"section-eyebrow\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eWhat teachers and parents ask before buying.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eDo I have to teach all five days in order?\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eNot at all. The pacing guide is a suggestion, not a requirement. Many teachers use the skill sheet and scaffolded passage for a one-day mini-lesson and then pull individual worksheets across the following week or two as review. The components are designed to connect, but each one also stands alone.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eIs this appropriate for on-level students, or is it for intervention?\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eIt's designed for on-level 6th grade — but it works in both contexts. The scaffolded opening (skill sheet + color-coded practice) makes it appropriate for students who need more support. The assessment's multi-paragraph passages and five question types per text make it challenging enough for on-level learners. The unit's progression allows you to spend more or less time at each stage based on where your students are.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eCan I use this as a pre-test and post-test?\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes. The Main Idea Test works as both a pre-assessment (to see where students start) and a post-assessment (to measure growth). If you use it at both points, consider using it on Day 1 before instruction begins, then again after Day 5 — the score difference shows growth directly attributable to the unit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eHow detailed are the teacher explanations in the answer key?\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eEach question has a written explanation — typically one to two sentences — explaining why the correct answer is correct and, in some cases, why the most tempting wrong answers are incorrect. The explanations are written clearly enough for a parent or substitute to use them, not just an experienced ELA teacher.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eDoes this work for homeschool students?\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes — the \"How to Use\" page and 5-day pacing guide give enough structure for a parent to run this without needing an ELA background. The skill sheet explains the concept directly to students (not just to the teacher), and the scaffolded warm-up includes the correct answers so a parent can model alongside a student during instruction.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eCan I use this in a co-op or with multiple families?\u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eOne license covers a single classroom or household. Co-ops where multiple families are served require additional licenses — one per household. Reach out to debra@lightupliteraturecurriculum.com for group licensing options.\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- ── CTA ── --\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"cta-section\" id=\"purchase\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"section-inner\" style=\"text-align:center;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2\u003eEverything you need to teach main idea — in one download.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eSkill instruction, guided practice, three leveled worksheets, a formal assessment, a pacing guide, and a full answer key with teacher explanations. 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