Main idea and Supporting Details

Front

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital and saw the nurses' kindness. She wants to help sick people as a nurse.

Back

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

Front

Mary has a new pet, a soft and cuddly baby kitten. It sleeps a lot, and Mary plays with it when awake, always remembering to feed it.

Back

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

Front

Giraffes make noises when hurt (low moo) or frightened (short, high sound).

Back

Giraffes do make noises.

Front

Statement that tells what a passage is mostly about?

Back

Main Idea

Front

Main idea needs supporting details.

Back

False

Front

Supporting detail for recycling's importance:

Back

Recycling paper saves trees.

Front

Supporting detail for enough sleep?

Back

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed.

Front

Best question for finding the main idea?

Back

What point is the author trying to make?

Front

General subject of the passage: _____.

Back

Topic

Front

Benjamin Franklin's passion for writing led him to establish a printing shop and publish a newspaper, along with 'Poor Richard’s Almanac', which featured humorous tales, weather info, and wise sayings.

Back

Benjamin Franklin loved to write stories and books.