Main Idea and Key Details

Front

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

Back

What the story is about 

Front

What is the main idea? There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

Back

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

Front

What is the main idea? 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.

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Front

This paragraph mainly tells:

Back

how bats use sound

Front

What is the main idea?

Back

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

Front

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

Back

True

Front

Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words.
-theater
-candy
-popcorn
-dark

Back

Going to the movies.

Front

What is a detail that tells about the main idea of Mount Rushmore?

Back

which presidents are at Mount Rushmore

Front

You can make all sorts of things with Legos. (Which detail doesn't belong?) Options: You can very easily build a column. You can make a castle, a monkey, or a car. There are even kits available to make Star Wars ships.

Back

It hurts to step on Legos with bare feet.

Front

You'll have many instruments to choose from in 6th grade band. (Which one doesn't belong?)

Back

You'll play for your school at Christmas and at year's end.