Main Idea

The main idea is supported by what?

• concluding sentences

• details

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

• The most important idea about a topic or a story.

• The conflict of the story

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

You should determine the main idea by combining the supporting details.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What might be the main idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

• Tomatoes are good for you.
• Strawberries have seeds on the outside.
• It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.
• Spinach is good for your bones.

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

If you read an essay about how important recycling is to our environment, what is the topic?

• littering
• plastic
• recycling
• paper

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?

• The kitten sleeps a lot.
• Mary plays with her kitten
• Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
• Mary want a new pet.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

If the main idea is...
The Crayola crayon box has so many colors to use!
What could a detail be?

• I like to color in coloring books.
• Crayons are made of wax.
• Macaroni and Cheese is one of the colors!
• Crayola crayons are $2 for each box.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea?
  Ways to Get to School
There are many different ways to get to school. Some children walk to school. Other children take a bus. Some children ride their bikes. Some children are driven to school by their parents.

• Some children walk to school.
• Some people ride the bus.
• There are different ways to get to school.
• Some people like to sing.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2