Main Idea and Supporting Details

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.

Back

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

Front

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. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.

Back

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

Front

A statement that tells what a passage is mostly about is called

Back

Topic sentence

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

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

Back

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day

Front

What is the main idea of the passage: Bella is going to have a birthday party. She is turning fifteen on Sunday. The dress that she will wear was bought from France. Both of her parents spent a lot for this celebration. All her friends are invited to the party.

Back

Bella’s birthday party

Front

What is the main idea? Everybody is busy for the Literacy Month. A school program will be held this Friday. The Kinder teachers prepared a dance number. Grade 2 students will have a song number. The Grade 1 boys will do a short skit.

Back

School program for the Literacy Month

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.