Main Idea & Supporting Details – ADVANCED Practice Pack (4 Long-Form Articles, 40 Questions, Grades 7–10) Looking for advanced main idea and supporting detail practice that actually challenges students? This upper-grade packet includes four original long-form articles (800+ words each) and 40 rigorous questions that mirror the complexity of real standardized tests—perfect for pre-AP, advanced middle school, or high school ELA.

The Details:

Unlike most resources that label themselves “advanced” but offer only moderate rigor, this resource delivers truly challenging practice. Students must analyze long-form nonfiction texts with layered information and apply high-level comprehension strategies. Thoughtfully crafted multiple-choice questions target deeper thinking—no gimmicks, no fluff.

Use this packet for independent practice, test prep, sub plans, or enrichment. Teachers love the flexibility and depth.

The Contents:

• 4 Advanced-Level Informational Articles (800–1000+ words each):
  • Power, Pride, and a Palace
  • Hidden Riches: The Mystery of Lost Treasure
  • Clean Hands, Healthy World
  • Echoes of Fear: The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

• 10 Multiple Choice Questions per article (40 total)

• Full Answer Key (no explanations in this version)

• 17 total student pages

• Print format only (PDF)

Ideas for Use:

• Weekly skill-based practice for advanced readers

• Test prep for 8th–10th grade assessments

• Sub-folders or fast finisher tasks

• Gifted student extensions

• Homeschool unit studies for high-ability learners

• Pre-AP or Honors ELA

Why You’ll Love It:

• Fresh, high-interest topics that spark student engagement

• Balanced question lengths and no giveaway distractors

• No-prep printables for time-saving instruction

• Ideal for building reading stamina and depth

• Rigor that respects student intelligence

⭐ Social Proof:

"Challenging AND engaging! Finally, a packet that doesn’t insult older students' intelligence. My kids actually talked about the topics after the quiz. Instant buy for the rest of the series!" — Beta Tester Feedback

Additional Details:

• Standards alignment: RI.2, RI.3, RI.8, RI.1

• Grade Level: Best for 7th–10th (advanced 6th possible)

• Format: PDF (print only)

• Future Bundles: This resource will be part of a larger Main Idea Mastery bundle (PDF, Google Forms, and full slides)

Related Resources:

• Intermediate Main Idea & Supporting Details (coming soon)

• Beginner Main Idea & Supporting Details (available now)

• Google Forms versions (coming soon)

• Main Idea MEGA Bundle (PDF + Digital + Slides)

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