Central Message

In this worksheet, students read several short passages and determine each passage’s main idea by selecting the correct central message from a list of options. They must analyze key details, identify the author’s purpose, and match each message to the most appropriate passage. This activity improves reading comprehension by encouraging close reading and textual interpretation. Students learn to distinguish between supporting details and overarching themes. The worksheet also develops critical thinking as learners compare choices and justify their reasoning.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Determining Central Ideas and Themes

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension of Informational Text

English Language Arts – Text Analysis and Evidence-Based Reasoning

English Language Arts – Theme and Main Idea Identification

This worksheet is part of our multiple choice reading passages worksheets collection.