Main Idea and Key Details

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MAIN IDEA of a story tells the reader:

Back

What the story is about.

Front

Main idea support?

Back

Details.

Front

Location of main idea in text?

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Beginning/end

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Mark dreams of being a great skater admired by all but avoids hard work.

Back

Wants to be seen as a great skater without the effort.

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Ways to feel better when sad: exercise, talk to a friend, write feelings, do good for others, act happy.

Back

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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Main idea of the passage about a weekend with family.

Back

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

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Fun activities at the beach include swimming, snorkeling, beach volleyball, shell collecting, and sunbathing.

Back

Many fun things to do at the beach.

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John and Matt aspire to be firemen, wanting to ride the fire truck, with John aiming to rescue people and Matt to spray water.

Back

John and Matt want to be firemen.

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Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers at Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones bakes at night, while Mrs. Brown bakes during the day.

Back

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.

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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.