Main Idea Jeopardy

Main Idea

100

One of the best ways to lock a door is with a time lock. The lock is set for a certain time. It will not open before the time that has been set. It won't open when that time has passed. Banks find that time locks help keep your money safe.

A time lock is the best way to lock a door.

200

Benjamin Franklin loved to write. When he was twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. He also printed a book called Poor Richard’s Almanac. It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings.

Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.

300

Plants add a lot to our world. Plants outdoors can make a beautiful garden. They make a place for large and small animals to make a home. Plants indoors are pretty, too. In the house live plants give off oxygen which people need to breath. Maybe the most important thing about plants is that you can eat them! Animals eat them, too! Think of all the foods you eat in one day that comes from a plant. The wheat that is in your cereal or bread is a plant! The lettuce, tomato, and onion on your hamburger are plants! The apples, bananas, and grapes in the fruitbowl come from plants. What is the main idea.

400

The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It is located on an island in New York Harbor. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become a universal symbol of freedom.

Supporting Details

100

Niagara Falls is one of the most beautiful sights in North America. It is on the Niagara River about halfway between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. Niagara Falls is on the American and Canadian border. The American Falls is 167 feet high. On the Canadian side, the Horseshoe Falls is 161 feet high.

200

The main idea in a specific passage is that kangaroos usually live in family groups called mobs. What is a possible supporting detail? A. Kangaroos are mammals. B. Mobs can be as large as 100 kangaroos.

300

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. Name a detail in this story.

400

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. Name one detail.

End of the game bonus ?

100

The big day had come at last. Mrs. Hockenberrys' third grade class waited quietly for her to come into the room. They had planned the party a week ago. Today Amy brought the cupcakes, Joey brought the napkins, Carlos brought the soda, and Katie brought the cups. Everyone wanted the party to be a surprise. Mrs. Hockenberry did not know the children knew it was her birthday. When she came back into the room, the children shouted, "Happy birthday, Mrs. Hockenberry!" And then the children got a surprise, too! Mrs. Hockenberry had brought everyone a party hat and ice cream! Name the main idea and 3 supporting details!