Main Idea & Supporting Details

Front

Main idea of the text?

Back

What the text talks about

Front

Supporting details?

Back

Pieces of information that develop the main idea.

Front

Supporting detail for: An ostrich and a penguin have a lot in common.

Back

Both have wings but cannot fly.

Front

Supporting details for: Teamwork is key in basketball.

Back

Passing the ball to teammates helps win.

Front

Giraffes don't use sounds to communicate. They moo when hurt and make a high sound when frightened.

Back

Giraffes make sounds.

Front

Yesterday was my birthday. My sister Jennie hung a sign, "Happy Birthday, Amy!" Mom made my favorite, lasagne. Steve gave me new headphones and perfume. It was an awesome day.

Back

Amy had an awesome birthday.

Front

Backwards day at school.

Back

Students had backwards day at school.

Front

Main idea of the passage about beach activities.

Back

Many fun things to do at the beach.

Front

Supporting detail for: Fruit is a healthy snack

Back

Grapes are good for your heart.

Front

Supporting detail for: My grandpa is an expert mechanic.

Back

He fixed a 50-yr-old car.