Main Idea 1
What is a main idea?
the central, most important part of the story.
What is a good supporting detail for the main idea: Some playground equipment is tricky to learn.
A) I love my indoor recess bag!
B) I practice kicking all the way to the outfield
C) I am having a hard time on the monkey bars.
c- I am having a hard time on the monkey bars.
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
Fun things to do at the beach.
What is a supporting detail for the main idea: Milk is healthy for you.
A) Milk has calcium for your bones.
B) Milk can be skim, 1% 2% or whole.
C)Milk comes from dairy cows.
A- milk has calcium for your bones.
Bats are fascinating animals. They are not birds, they are flying mammals. Some bats eat fruit, others eat insects. Bats are experts at flying. They use a system called echolocation to fly quickly in the dark.
What is the main idea of this text passage?
Bats are fascinating.
What is a supporting detail for the main idea: I love playing kickball most of all. A)Running around the playground with my friends makes me smile.
B)Sometime I do puzzles. Other times I like to draw.
C) When I get to be the pitcher I am so excited!
c- when I get to be the pitcher I am so excited!
There are many ways to learn about people. You can learn a lot about people by simply watching or talking to them. Looking at the floor can also give you information about people. You can tell where people walk most frequently because of the worn carpet. The next time you're riding in someone else's car, notice the music on the radio. The type of music played on the station can tell a lot about the person!
What is the main idea?
How to learn about people
What is a supporting detail for the main idea: The storm was very strong.
a- The wind blew hard rattling the windows.
b- The lighting was far away.
c- The rain drops came down fast.
a- the wind blew hard rattling the windows.
There are many different kinds of bears in the world. Black bears live in North America. Grizzly bears also live in North America. They are very dangerous. The white Polar bear lives in the Arctic. The biggest bear is the Kodiak bear that is found in Alaska.
What is the main idea of this text passage?
There are many kinds of bears.
What is a supporting detail for the main idea: Wendell was not being nice to Suzy.
A-He would share his sandwich with Suzy.
b- He invited her to play with him.
c- He would leave her scary notes.
c- he would leave her scary notes.
Many people are afraid of bats. However, little brown bats are remarkable creatures. They are only 3 inches long, but can eat up to 600 insects in a single hour! These little bats can live in a variety of habitats, including meadows, forests, and backyards. They are very good fliers and are quite harmless.
What is the main idea?
Brown bats are remarkable creatures.
What is a supporting detail for the main idea: Recess is my favorite part of the day.
a- Some days I watch the clock to wait for recess after I finish all my work.
b- I am kind of scared of the tube slide. c- Sometimes I do puzzles. Other times I like to draw.
a- Some days I watch the clock to wait for recess after I finish all my work.
ogs and wolves are part of the same animal family. Both animals have strong senses of smell and are loyal to their packs. But dogs and wolves are quite different when it comes to people. Dogs are used to living with people and get along well with them. In fact, dogs have been called "man's best friend." Wolves, on the other hand, cannot live with humans. Wolves prefer to live in the wild, where they can hunt for their food. Clearly, dogs belong with people, while wolves do not.
What is the main idea?
What is a supporting detail for the main idea: The stork is a clumsy looking bird. * Some stork nests have been known to grow two meters in diameter. * It has long legs, a long neck, and a very long bill. *Storks live in Europe
it has long legs, a long neck, and a very long bill.
One of the best-known cartoonists in the world was Walt Disney. Walt Disney made many well-known cartoon characters. As a boy, Disney liked to draw. He moved to Hollywood and there he made cartoons. He was responsible for creating the characters of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto the dog, and others.
What is the main idea?
Walt Disney is one of the best cartoonist in the world.
hat is a supporting detail for the main idea: Recess is my favorite part of the day.
a- I practice kicking all the way to the outfield.
b-I love my indoor recess bag!
c- Sometimes I watch the clock to wait for recess after I finish all my work.
I love my indoor recess bag.
Brittany doesn't have a lot of time to get her homework done. She has dance class right after school. After dance class, she has to eat dinner. Brittany helps her dad make dinner. They have to wash the vegetables, cut them, and cook them. They also have to boil the water for the pasta and cook it. After that, Brittany finally has time to start her homework. Shortly after doing her homework, it's time for bed.
What is the main idea?
Brittany has a very busy schedule.
What is a supporting detail for the main idea: Dolphins are mammals.
a- Dolphins live in the ocean.
b- Dolphins live in groups.
c- Dolphins give birth to live babies.
c- dolphins give birth to live babies.
Many types of bacteria are helpful. For example, some are able to take nitrogen from the air. They then put it into the soil. This makes the soil better for growing plants. Some bacteria are helpful in making cheese. Other bacteria are helpful in making vinegar.
What is the main idea of this text passage?
Some types of bacteria helps humans.
hat is a supporting detail for the main idea: Camels have adaptations that help them live in their habitat.
a- Camels are animals that live in Africa and Asia.
b-Camels protect their eyes from the sand with two rows of eyelashes.
c-Camels can have two or one hump on their back.
Camels protect their eyes from the sand with two rows of eyelashes.