MAIN IDEA
What is the main idea ?
What the story is mostly about
Which supporting detail does NOT belong? -Bears eat fish -Bears eat berries -Bears are scary animals -Bears eat insects
Bears are scary animals
It was backward day at school. The students had to do things backwards. Some of them wore their t-shirt backward. They took a test before they studied the lesson! Dessert was served first instead of last at lunch. They tried to walk home backward, but they kept bumping into each other and fell down. What is the main idea of this passage?
Students had a backwards day.
Pizza is a favorite food in the United States. Pizza is from Italy in the late 1800s. It became popular in the United States after World War II. People like to add toppings. Some toppings are pepperoni, sausage, and vegetables. These toppings give pizza more flavor. Pepperoni is America’s favorite topping. What is the main idea ?
a. Pizza is made from flour. b. Pizza was first made in Italy. c. You should eat the delicious pizza. d. Pizza is a popular meal in the United States.
D
Kangaroos are mostly night time creatures. Kangaroos have a long powerful tail. They sleep during the day under a shady tree or bush. What is the supporting detail in the paragraph?
They sleep during the day under a shady tree or bush.
The main idea of a story tells us__________________.
what the story is mainly about.
One way to stay healthy is to exercise. Exercise helps you feel better, lose weight, and grow stronger.Taking a walk is a form of exercise. It helps you go outside and get fresh air. Playing a sport is another form of exercise. This is a fun way to be active. Taking classes at a gym is a way to be healthy and fit. There are many types of exercise you can do to improve your health.
What is the main idea of the passage? a. Choose a fun way to exercise. b. There are many types of exercise. c. If you are not happy, exercise will fix it. d. There are many ways to make yourself feel better.
B
What is the main idea of this passage? They are building a new school near my house. Every day I watch the workers drive huge tractors and push a ton of dirt. They have big cranes that help them place tall beams in the ground. The workers build walls using bricks. Every day it looks more and more like a school. Mom says I will go there in the fall.
Getting a New School/ Building a new school
A. supporting points and details B. clues and prior knowledge C. paper and pencil D. comparing and contrasting What is needed to find the Main Idea?
Supporting points and details
The tallest tree in the world is a giant redwood located in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in Northern California. This tree is 380 feet (116 m) tall. That's more than twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty! Only a few people know exactly where this tree is. The people who discovered it have kept it a secret so that people will not damage it. What is the main idea ?
The paragraph is all about the tallest tree in the world.
Which supporting detail does NOT belong? -Pets are a big responsibility. -Pets need to be fed every single day -Pets make you happy -Pets should be taken outside to exercise. -Pets need lots of love and attention
Pets make you happy
Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the lining room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room any more. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules.
Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean
Which supporting detail does NOT belong with the main idea of there are many helpers in the community? -Firefighters help keep people safe -Teachers help students learn -Mail carriers deliver packages and mail -Police officers patrol the streets -Zookeepers have a fun job
Zookeepers have a fun job.