Main idea and details
What is the main idea in the following passage?
Dogs need exercise every day to stay active. Walking helps keep them healthy and happy.
Dogs need daily exercise.
The puppy was fragile, so the children had to hold it very carefully. What does the word fragile mean?
Easily broken or needing to be handed carefully
Fix this sentence.
the dog ran fast
The dog ran fast.
The rain flooded the streets, so school was canceled. What text structure is this?
Cause and effect
The boy wore a coat, hat, and gloves. What can you infer?
It is cold outside and he is about to go outside.
Which detail supports this main idea?
Bees are important to the environment.
A. They are small.
B. They help plants grow.
C. They have wings
B. They help plants grow.
The sky was gloomy before the storm. What does the word gloomy mean?
Dark or cloudy/sad-looking
Which is correct?
A. She don't like pizza.
B. She doesn't like pizza.
B. She doesn't like pizza.
There was too much trash in the parl. Volunteers came together to clean it up. What text structure is this?
Problem and solution
She studied all night and smiled when she got her test. What can you infer?
Her studying paid off and she did well on the test.
What is the main idea?
Recycling helps reduce the trash in landfills. It also saves natural resources like trees and water.
Recycling helps the environment.
The girl darted across the field. What does the word darted mean?
Ran quickly
Fix the sentence.
we went to the park and play
We went to the park and played.
Dogs and cats are both great pets, but dogs are more friendly and playful whereas cats are more independent and quiet. What text structure is this?
Compare and contrast
The dog barked and wagged its tail when the owner came home. What can you infer about the dog?
Which detail does NOT support the main idea?
Reading daily improves skills.
A. It builds vocabulary.
B. It improves focus.
C. It uses a lot of paper.
C. It uses a lot of paper.
The puzzle was complex, so it took her a long time to figure it out. What does the word complex mean?
Complicated or difficult
Which word is a verb?
A. jump
B. happy
A. jump
The beach has soft sand, bright blue water, and warm sunshine. What text structure is this?
Descriptive
The girl stared at the ground and spoke quietly. What can you infer?
The girl is shy or nervous.
Write a main idea:
Penguins cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. They use their wings to glide through water quickly.
The old house looked abandoned. What does the word abandoned mean?
Left empty with no one living there
Fix the sentence.
my friend and me is going to the store
My friend and I are going to the store.
First, mix the ingredients. Next, pour the batter into a pan. Finally, bake for 30 minutes. What text structure is this?
Sequence and order
Jamal glanced at the clock, grabbed his backpack, and ran out the door without finishing his breakfast. What can you infer?
Jamal is running late or in a hurry.