Identify Main Idea & Details
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central point or message the author wants to convey.
What is a fact?
A statement that can be proven true or false.
What is a problem?
A challenge or issue that needs to be solved.
What does it mean to draw a conclusion?
To make an educated guess based on clues in the text.
What does it mean to draw a conclusion?
To make an educated guess based on clues in the text.
Which sentence supports the main idea?
"Recycling helps the environment by reducing waste. Many cities encourage residents to recycle paper, plastic, and glass."
A) Recycling is fun.
B) Many cities encourage recycling.
C) Some people don’t recycle.
B) Many cities encourage recycling.
What is an opinion?
A statement based on personal beliefs, feelings, or preferences.
What is a solution?
An action or idea that helps fix a problem.
What is an effect?
The result of an action or event.
Read this sentence:
"The ground was wet, and people were carrying umbrellas."
What can you conclude?
It rained recently.
Identify the main idea:
"Dogs are loyal and protective pets. They often sense danger and alert their owners. Many people choose dogs for companionship and security."
Dogs are loyal and protective pets.
Fact or Opinion?
"The Eiffel Tower is in Paris."
Fact
Identify the problem:
Maria couldn’t finish her homework because her internet wasn’t working."
Her internet wasn’t working.
Identify the cause:
"It rained all night, so the streets were flooded."
It rained all night.
Read the passage:
"James had a backpack and school supplies. He walked toward a large building with classrooms."
Where is James going?
He is going to school.
True or False? The main idea is always found in the first sentence.
False – It can appear anywhere in a passage!
Fact or Opinion?
"Pizza is the most delicious food in the world!"
Opinion
Identify the solution:
"John forgot his lunch, so his friend shared his food."
His friend shared his food.
Identify the effect:
Michael studied hard for the test, and he got a perfect score."
He got a perfect score.
Read the sentence:
"Lily put on sunglasses and sunscreen before leaving her house."
What can you conclude?
It is a sunny day.
What details would support the main idea: Exercise keeps people healthy?
Exercise strengthens muscles, improves heart health, and boosts mood.
Choose the fact:
A) Chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla.
B) There are seven continents on Earth.
C) Summer is the best season.
B) There are seven continents on Earth.
Choose the best solution for the problem:
"Tom's bike tire was flat."
A) Buy a new bike.
B) Fix the tire with a pump or patch.
C) Ignore the problem and keep riding.
B) Fix the tire with a pump or patch.
Choose the correct cause & effect pair:
A) I woke up early → I missed the bus.
B) I forgot my umbrella → I got wet in the rain.
C) I ate breakfast → I was still hungry.
B) I forgot my umbrella → I got wet in the rain.
Read the passage:
"Jack was yawning and struggling to keep his eyes open during class."
What can you conclude about Jack?
He is tired.