Main Idea

The Johnsons hold a a big breakfast at their farm every June, when dozens of people come to eat breakfast and tour the farm.  Mr. Johnson is in charge of the breakfast.  Mrs. Johnson handles the tour, and the seven kids all help with both.  It's a busy, hectic day, but they enjoy it.
What is the main idea? 

• to tell about the farm
• to tell about the June breakfast event
• to tell about the Johnsins

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Grapes are fruit that grow on vines, and these small fruits can be red, green, or such a dark purple that they look nearly black.  In addition to being great snacks right from the vine, grapes are used for making juice, jelly and jam.  People have eaten grapes since ancient times.
What is the main idead?

• to tell about grapes
• to tell about foods
• to tell about colors of grapes

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Do you have a savings account at the bank?  It is good idea to open one.  You don't have to keep all your money in it, but every time you get some money as a present, or earn some money as a present, or earn some for a chore, you could put a little in the bank.  That way, you will soon have saved enough for a special treat.  

• to tell about a bank
• to tell about spending money
• to tell about saving money

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Zoos are places that are usually filled with families.  People bring their children to the zoo to see exotic animals.  The zoo sidewalks are usually crowded with entire families.  Sometimes grandparents, parents, and children all go together.  But zoos can also have animal families!

• to tell about families
• to tell about who's at the zoo
• to tell about exotic animals

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2