Main Idea and Supporting Details

Main Idea # 1

100

Mike works hard on his computer to create games for his friends. They play each other when he finishes making them. His friends do not know how to make games on the computer, so they rely on Mike to do the work. ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. They play each other on the computer B. Mike is good on the computer C. Mike's friends like the games.

B. Mike is good on the computer.

200

Camping is Mia's favorite activity in the summer. She especially likes when her family makes s'mores on the fire and sings songs. She things it's fun to play in the woods. ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. Her family makes s'mores. B. Her friends make camping special. C. Mia enjoys camping.

C. Mia enjoys camping.

300

Dolphins are beautiful and friendly animals that live in the ocean. They are friendly creatures and love to perform tricks. If one gets near you, it might let you pet it. ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. Dolphins are friendly and kind animals. B. Dolphins are mean. C. Dolphins can perform ticks.

A. Dolphins are friendly and kind animals.

400

Barney and his friends are going to the circus. They cannot wait to see the elephants and the flying acrobats. Maybe they will even have cotton candy as a snack. ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. Cotton candy is delicious. B. Barney's trip to the circus. C. Elephants are big.

B. Barney's trip to the circus.

500

Melissa is a nurse and helps people who are sick. She works hard to make sure her patients get the right medicine. Melissa continues to help her patients until the get better. ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. She gives them medicine. B. Melissa dislikes her job. C. Melissa helps people.

C. Melissa helps people.

Main Idea # 2

100

The fairground was busy with kids running around. They were playing games, riding rides, and having a great time. The kids were so loud you could hear them from a mile away. ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. The fair was busy with kids. B. The kids were screaming in fear. C. The animals were loud.

A. The fair was busy with kids.

200

Nikki has been cooking all day to make a beautiful Thanksgiving meal for her family. They are coming over in an hour and she is so excited to spend quality time with them. ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. Nikki loves to cook B. Thanksgiving is a holiday in November. C. Nikki is excited about Thanksgiving.

C. Nikki is excited about Thanksgiving.

300

Tomorrow is a big day. Seth has a big science test about plants. He is nervous and is having a hard time falling asleep. Hopefully he studied enough to get a good grade. ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. Seth is excited about school. B. Seth is nervous about his test. C. Seth doesn't want to go to school.

B. Seth is nervous about his test.

400

I have a dog named Jack. He does many tricks. He can shake and bark on command. When I tell him to roll, he rolls over on his back. He really is an amazing dog! ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. Jack is a very smart dog. B. Jack is my dog. C. Most dogs can't roll over.

A. Jack is a very smart dog.

500

Yesterday is snowed all day. We didn't even go to school because of the large amounts of snow. My brother and I made a snow fort and then had a snowball fight. I love the snow! ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. Snow is boring. B. Snow days are fun! C. We never have school when it snows.

B. Snow days are fun!

Main Idea # 3

100

Today is my birthday! I made cupcakes to take to my friends at school. When I made it home from school, I opened my gifts from my family and mom made me a cake. ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. A great birthday celebration. B. No one was thoughtful on my birthday. C. She brought treats to her friends.

A. A great birthday celebration.

200

Sam's parents just purchased a new pool. He cannot wait to invite his friends over for a swim. His mom calls him a fish because he is always wanting to swim. ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. Sam hates to swim. B. Sam invites friends over to his house. C. Same loves to swim.

C. Same loves to swim.

300

Angela just finished babysitting her niece. She wanted to babysit to earn money for a new necklace. The necklace is gold with a red stone in the middle. She can't wait to buy it! ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. Angela loves babysitting. B. Angela is saving money to buy a necklace. C. Angela does not like jewelry.

B. Angela is saving money to buy a necklace.

400

It is Father's Day. Devin and Jacie want to buy their dad a nice present. They finally decide to get him a new tackle box for fishing. When he opened his gift he smiled. ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. They didn't know what to buy. B. Their dad didn't like the gift. C. Devin and Jacie bought their dad a gift.

C. Devin and Jacie bought their dad a gift.

500

Jake and Sam love to go to the lake during the summer. Their family has a boat, and they enjoy tubing and water skiing. They go every weekend with their family. ................................................................................................................................................................ What is the main idea? A. The family has a boat. B. Jake and Sam love the lake. C. The lake is boring.

B. Jake and Sam love the lake.