Main Idea
What is a main idea?
Something the story is mostly about
Susie is hungry.
What could be a solution to her problem?
She could cook something to eat.
Which is an example of cause and effect?
A: I hurt my hand.
B: My shirt was yellow.
C: Because I ran in the hallway, I fell down.
C: Because I ran in the hallway, I fell down.
A. together
B. in order
C. in pictures
B. in order
* anything that makes sense
What is the main idea of this paragraph:
Jamie worked hard to make his dream of becoming a teacher come true. He went to work early and studied at night. He was a good student and soon learned his new language. He finally became a teacher. He was so happy in his new country!
A. He was learning a new language.
B. He worked hard to make his dream of becoming a teacher come true.
C. He was happy.
D. He moved to a new country.
B. He worked hard to make his dream of becoming a teacher come true.
Sarah got a ride from her mother.
What could have been the problem?
A. She missed the bus to school.
B. She needed a ride.
C. She was driven to school.
D. Her mom drove fast.
A. She missed the bus to school.
Which is an effect for this sentence: Because I forgot to do my chores first...
a: I didn't get to play outside.
b. I did them anyway.
c. my mom called the teacher.
a: I didn't get to play outside.
What is something you would do FIRST when you wake up in the morning?
A. eat dinner
B. eat lunch
C. go to school
D. brush your teeth
D. brush your teeth
Name two teachers in your grade level.
* anything that makes sense depending on the grade
What could be a main idea that goes with these details?
- Whales live in the ocean
- Dolphins also live in the ocean
- Seals swim in the ocean
Many animals live in the ocean.
Which is an example of a problem and solution?
A. Problem: First she woke up
Solution: Then she got ready
B. Problem: I forgot to eat breakfast
Solution: I bought breakfast at school
C. Problem: I looked where I lost saw my keys and found them
Solution: I lost my keys
D. Problem: I changed the light bulb
Solution: The light went out.
B. Problem: I forgot to eat breakfast
Solution: I bought breakfast at school
they said something mean
they hit you
*anything that makes sense
What would come in the middle of making a sandwich?
A. get bread
B. eat the sandwich
C. spread the peanut butter and jelly
C. spread the peanut butter and jelly
Name at least 1 holiday that takes place in the spring.
*Any holiday that takes place in the spring. As long as you can support your response.
What could be a detail that supports this main idea:
There are many different subjects you learn at school?
You learn reading, math, writing,...etc.
What is an example of a problem you might have at school?
Forgot homework
Forgot lunch
Didn't hear the teacher's directions
*anything that makes sense
What could be an effect of forgetting to wash your hands?
You get sick, your hands would stay dirty...etc.
Which one would come last?
A. went to bed
B. get home from school
C. do homework
D. ate dinner
A. went to bed
How many colors are in a rainbow?
+1 Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple (6)
+2 red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet (7)
Ray got up early to work on his painting. He opened the jars of paint and cleaned his brushes. Ray was painting a picture of his family for his mother’s birthday. This would be a very special gift. Ray worked hard to paint the gift for his mother.
What is the main idea of the paragraph?
A. Ray worked very hard to paint the gift for his mother.
B. He opened the jars of paint.
C. He got up early.
D. He was painting a picture of his family.
D. He was painting a picture of his family.
How could you solve this problem:
I don't understand my math work.
Ask a teacher for help
Ask a friend for help
*anything that makes sense
Which of these is NOT a sequencing word?
A. next
B. actually
C. then
D. first
Name all the months in a year that have 30 days.
April, June, September, November.