The most important idea that the author is writing about the topic.

What is the main idea of the passage about riding in an airplane?

It was exciting to ride an airplane.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world." What is the main idea?

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important? Options: There are many landfills available for waste., Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down., Clean jars before recycling them., Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep? Options: Many people sleep later on the weekends., Caffeine keeps some people awake at night., Dark rooms are best for sleeping., Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

What is the main idea of the passage about activities at the beach?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

What is the main idea of the passage about activities at the beach?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

What is the main idea of the passage about Mark's skating dream?

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

What is the main idea of the passage? I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

What is the main idea of the paragraph about activities at the beach?

There are many fun things to do at the beach

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. What is the main idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

What is the main idea? John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.

John and Matt want to be firemen

What is the main idea? Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

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What is a topic?

Back

A word or phrase that everything in the text refers back to

2.

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Main/Central Idea

Back

What the text is mostly about

3.

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Front

What is the main idea of the passage about Bella's birthday?

Back

Bella’s birthday party

4.

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Front

What is the main idea of the school activities described?

Back

School program for the Literacy Month

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Toby is special. He helps Jenna because she does not see well. Toby guides Jenna cross the street. He makes sure it is safe for Jenna to cross. Choose one supporting detail below.

Back

He makes sure it is safe for Jenna to cross.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the irrelevant detail: Chad had finished making the gold chain for the necklace. He was preparing the pearls to be placed on the earrings. He washed the dishes after eating dinner.

Back

He washed the dishes after eating dinner.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a topic?

Back

One or two words that tell what the text is about.

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