Main Idea
What a story or article is mainly about.
the message or the lesson in a story
12 X 6 =
72
42 ➗7 =
6
What Christmas movie is about a train that carries kids to the North Pole on Christmas Eve?
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Apples can be used to make delicious treats. Some people like to slice apples and dip them in caramel. Others like to cook apples and make them into applesauce. You might enjoy cutting apples and baking them in a pie. Maybe you like to use freshly picked apples to make fresh apple juice. Many people like to just pick an apple off of a tree and take a bite. There are many ways to enjoy this wholesome food.
You can make many kinds of treats using apples.
Grace wanted to try out for the end of the school year play, but was afraid she wouldn't get the part she wanted. She decided to practice reciting her lines every night in front of a mirror, and sometimes her family. Even some friends came over to watch her practice. Her parents were impressed by how much she had improved. When the time came to try out, Grace nailed it and got the part.
What is the theme or lesson of this paragraph?
Hard work pays off
57 X 5 =
285
2,500 ➗5 =
500
What peppermint candy is popular at Christmas time?
candy cane
What is the main idea of this paragraph?
Chameleons might change colors for several different reasons. If a chameleon is in the sun, it often changes from brown to light green. This causes the chameleon's skin to reflect the bright sunlight and helps it cool down. If the chameleon is cold, it will change its skin to a darker color. The darker color helps the chameleon soak up heat from the sun. Sometimes chameleons change color based on the mood they are in. If some chameleons get angry, they turn bright colors to let everyone know they are in a bad mood. The next time you see a chameleon, try to figure out why it changes colors.
Chameleons change colors for different reasons.
Leslie had been so busy lately. She knew there was a big test coming up in math, but she just couldn't find the time to study. The day of the test came and Leslie was not ready! She noticed that she could see all of her friend's answers from where she was sitting so she decided to copy her work. The teacher saw this happening and threw Leslie's test away. Leslie received an F on the test.
What is the theme or lesson of this paragraph?
Make time for things that are important
Cheating is not the answer
384 X 3 =
1,152
67➗3 =
22 R 1
Name a reindeer whose name starts with a "C"
Comet or Cupid
What is a detail from this passage?
Apples can be used to make delicious treats. Some people like to slice apples and dip them in caramel. Others like to cook apples and make them into applesauce. You might enjoy cutting apples and baking them in a pie. Maybe you like to use freshly picked apples to make fresh apple juice. Many people like to just pick an apple off of a tree and take a bite. There are many ways to enjoy this wholesome food.
You can use apples to make applesauce.
Blake traveled the world. He visited almost every state, continent, and hundreds of different beaches and parks. He loved meeting new people, trying new food, and seeing everything to world had to offer. No matter what though, he would take the time to write home even when he was busy. He kept in touch with his mom and dad and would be sure to visit them every chance he got.
What is the theme or lesson of this paragraph?
Don't forget where you came from
900 X 2 =
1,800
345➗5 =
69
What are Frosty the snowman's eyes made out of?
coal
What supports a main idea?
Every Christmas, John tries to go through his old toys and pick several that he can give away to the less fortunate. He enjoys seeing the look on the kid's faces when he brings them a bag of toys that they can now play with. As his friends share their ideas of what they want for Christmas, John can only think about visiting the kids again next year.
What is the theme or lesson of this paragraph?
It is better to give than to receive.
1,235 X 6 =
7,410
5,672➗3 =
1,890 R 2
When the Grinch stole Christmas, did he take the Christmas tree?
yes