Main idea
Key Details
Which one is it? Main idea or Key detail.
100

There are so many fun things to do at the beach. You can surf at the beach. You can build sandcastles and you can find seashells. The beach is so fun to visit. 

What is the main idea of this paragraph? 

There are so many fun things to do at the beach. 

100

Marsha was playing on the playground. She loved the monkey bars. She loved swinging on the swings. She also loved sliding down the slide. 

What is one key detail that is in the passage? 

Ex: She loved the monkey bars. 

Ex: She loved swinging on the swings. 

Ex: She loved sliding down the slide. 

100

Washing your hands is important. 

Main Idea 

200

The Smoky mountains is my favorite place in to go when it is cold. There is always snow covering the trees. There is hot cocoa wherever you go. It is always a memorable trip. 

What is the Main Idea of this passage? 

The Smoky mountains is my favorite place to go. 

200

To build a snowman, you will need to have items to create the snowman. You will need a carrot for his nose. Most people use sticks for the arms. To make the body, you will need three balls of snow. Do not forget to bundle up when going outside in the snow. 

What is one key detail in the story? 

Ex: You will need a carrot for his nose. 

Ex: Most people will use sticks for arms? 

Ex: You will need three balls of snow for the body. 

200

Germs are on everything you touch. 

Key Detail. 

300

There are many ways you can protect your teeth from cavities. Drinking water with fluoride can help keep cavities away. Avoiding sugary foods also can help prevent cavities. The best way to avoid cavities is to brush your teeth twice a day. 

What is the main idea? 

There are many ways you can protect your teeth from cavities. 

300

Jake and Paul went to the zoo. They got to see lions, alligators, and giraffes before lunch. After lunch there was a dolphin show. Next, they saw monkeys, tigers, and bears.

What is one key detail from the story? 

EX: They got to see lions, alligators, and giraffes. 

Ex: After lunch, there was a dolphin show. 

Ex: Next, they saw monkeys, tigers, and bears. 

300

How to stay healthy. 

Main Idea. 

400

Did you know that reindeer are interesting creatures? They can be found in Asia, Europe, Siberia, Canada, and Greenland. They survive cold temperatures because of their fur. Reindeer rely on their nose to use to smell, to find their dinner. 

What is the main Idea of this paragraph? 

Reindeer are interesting Creatures. 
400

Paul and Jake went to the zoo. They saw lions, bears, tigers, and giraffes. They also attended a dolphin show. 

Where was the setting of this story? 

The zoo

400

Eat fruits and vegetables every day. 

Key detail

500

Snowflakes are not made exactly alike. They are different. Snowflakes form in clouds and can be different shapes and sizes. As the snowflakes drift the clouds with different temperatures and moisture levels, it will shape each snowflake differently. 

What is the main idea of this passage? 

Snowflakes are not made exactly alike. They are different. 

500
Frogs are very interesting creatures. Frogs are green. Frogs can lay up to 4,000 eggs at a time. Frogs eat flies. Certain frogs can give you warts if you touch them. 


What is a key detail from the passage. 

EX: Frogs are green. 

EX: Frogs can lay up to 4000 eggs at a time. 

EX: Frogs eat flies. 

EX: Frogs can give you warts if you touch them. 

500

There are many things that plants need to grow. 

Main Idea. 

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