MAIN IDEA, TOPIC SENTENCE AND SUPPORTING DETAILS

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What is the main idea of the passage about feeling sad?

Back

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

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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?

Back

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

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Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

Back

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

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What is the main idea of the passage about soccer players?

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Front

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

Back

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

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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.

Back

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.

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What is the main idea of a reading selection?

Back

What the text is mainly about.

Front

What is one supporting detail from the text?
Mother gorillas do a lot for their babies. They nurse their babies. They protect them from danger. And they teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

Back

They teach the tiny gorillas how to get along with other gorillas.

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Main idea of the paragraph about weather reporters using pictures.

Back

Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way

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What is the main idea of the paragraph about choosing a career?

Back

Adolescents can do many things when thinking about their future line of employment.