Main Idea

What is the Main Idea?

Multiple Choice

The paragraph was mainly about....

• Basketball is a fun sport.

• Matt works hard to be a good basketball player.

• Basketball players should practice dribbling more.

Multiple Choice

The main idea is...

• One word

• One paragraph

• A one sentence summary of the what the text is about.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a step to help you find the main idea?

• Read the text carefully.

• Look at the title and pictures.

• Think about and look for the important details in the text.

• Name the characters.

Multiple Choice

The TOPIC of this paragraph is....

• Seashells

• Beaches

• Turtles

Multiple Choice

The MAIN IDEA of this paragraph is....

• Seashells can be round.

• Seashells are so cool!

• Seashells come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.

Multiple Choice

What is the MAIN IDEA of the passage? (What is it mainly about)

• Vegetables are very important for our health.

• Vegetables give us energy.

• Vegetable grow in a garden.