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?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.
• It is also fun to look for shells.
• Some people simply like to sunbathe.
• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital.  She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother.  Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up.  She wants to help sick people get well. 
What is the main idea?

• Jenny got sick.
• Jenny wants to be a nurse.
• Her grandmother was in the hospital.
• Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

• Sometimes people feel sad.
• You should do good things for others.
• We're not always happy.
• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

I can't wait until this weekend! We’re going to my grandparents’ house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end we are all exhausted... but we still don’t want to leave!
What is the main idea?

• Weekends are times to travel.
• The author enjoys spending time with her family.
• The author's grandparents live far away.
• The author is sad to leave her cousins.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Jon held the ball in his hands. He bounced it slowly on the ground. Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped. The ball flew into the air. Up, up, up, it went. Then down, down, into the basket. “Yes!” he yelled. “Nothing but net!”

What is the main idea?

• How to throw a basketball.

• Jon could jump.

• Jon liked basketball.

• Jon makes a basket.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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.

What is the main idea?

• Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

• Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

• Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

• They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Jon held the ball in his hands.  He bounced it slowly on the ground.  Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped.  The ball flew into the air.  Up, up, up, it went.  Then down, down, into the basket.  “Yes!” he yelled.  “Nothing but net!”
What is the main idea?

• How to throw a basketball.
• Jon could jump.
• Jon liked basketball.
• Jon makes a basket.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

John and Matt want to be firemen.  They want to ride on the big fire truck.  John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires.  Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?

• John wants to climb a ladder.
• John and Matt want to be firemen
• Matt wants to hold a fire hose.
• They want to ride on the big fire truck.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main idea?
bananas, oranges, lemons, apples

• yellow things
• fruit
• my favorite foods
• sports

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What is the main idea?
running, jumping, kicking, playing

• people
• games
• verbs
• nouns

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2