Main Idea and Key Details

The main idea is like a

• puzzle.

• trip to the zoo.

• video game.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. You can also make sandcastles. Surfing is another fun activity. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people just like to lay in the sun.

The main idea is "There are many fun things to do at the beach." Write one key detail that supports the main idea.

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

• Yes

• No

Read these details and choose the main idea.

-theater

-candy

-popcorn

-dark

• Playing at the park.

• Going to school.

• Playing a soccer game.

• Going to the movies.

You can make all sorts of things with Legos.

Which key detail supports this main idea?

• You can use them to build a house.

• Playing video games is fun.

• I ride my bike after school.

• My favorite food is pizza.

This is a main idea:

I am going to eat Thanksgiving dinner with my family.

Which answer would NOT be a key detail?

• My mom and dad will be there.

• I have a bicycle.

• We are having turkey and vegetables.

• We are going to say what we are thankful for.

I am getting a dog. Having a pet is a lot of responsibility. You have to feed them. You have to clean up after them. You also have to play with them and take them on walks. You even have to give them a bath!

The main idea is "Having a pet is a lot of responsibility."

Name 2 key details that support this main idea. You will choose 2 answers!

• You have to clean up after them.

• You have to feed them.

• I am getting a dog.

What supports the main idea of a story?

• the author

• Mrs. Pennington

• key details

• captial letters

Key details are like

• money

• puzzle pieces

• pizza