Central Idea Supporting Evidence Nonfiction Reading Task Cards Grade 3-5

Are your students struggling with central idea and supporting evidence?

These Central Idea Supporting Evidence Nonfiction Reading Task Cards Grade 3-5 give your students focused, structured practice with identifying the central idea & supporting evidence in text.

What’s Included:

• 20 task cards with short reading passages
• Multiple-choice answer options for each card
• Student recording sheet
• Full-size teacher answer key
• “How to Use This Resource” page with classroom ideas

Why This Resource Is Powerful:

• Builds strong comprehension by helping students clearly identify central idea.
• Reinforces how supporting details connect to the main idea.
• Supports test preparation with structured, standards-aligned practice.
• Encourages critical thinking instead of guessing.

Flexible Ways to Use:

✔ Literacy Centers
✔ Small Group Instruction
✔ Whole Group Review
✔ SCOOT Activities
✔ Fast Finishers
✔ Exit Tickets

As a retired teacher with 15+ years in the classroom, I create resources that are practical, engaging, and classroom-ready. These task cards are designed to make your teaching easier while helping your students grow in confidence and skill.

If you’re looking for focused central idea practice that fits seamlessly into your day, this resource is ready for you.

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Terms of Use:

This product should only be used by the teacher who purchased it. This product is not to be shared with other teachers. Please buy the correct number of licenses if this is to be used by more than one teacher.