Main Idea

What is the main idea of this picture?

• sports equipment

• fruit

• insects

• who or what the story is about

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.SL.3.2

What is the main idea of this picture?

• sports equipment

• fruit

• insects

• who or what the story is about

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.SL.3.2

What is the main idea of this picture?

• sports equipment

• fruit

• insects

• who or what the story is about

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.SL.3.2

What's the main idea?

• Kim saw Tom.

• Tom dropped a book.

• Kim helped Tom.

• Tom likes to ride his bike.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RL.3.2

What's the main idea?

• Mike and his dog play together

• The boy and his dog love eachother

• The boy and his dog go to the park

• The boy and his dog

The main idea is supported by what?

• concluding sentences

• details

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.8

Look at this book cover, what do you think the main topic will be?

• cars, trains, planes

• barbie dolls

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.SL.3.2

Not all animals that live in the water are fish. Frogs and tadpoles, for example, spend part of their lives in water. They are amphibians, not true fish. Whales and seals are warm-blooded mammals. Some snakes live partly in water too. What is the main idea?

• Which animals live in water

• Why whales live in water

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.SL.3.2

An octopus isn't fast enough to swim after a fish. The octopus must wait for a fish to swim by. When the fish comes within reach, the octopus whips out his long arm to grasp it. Then the octopus has a tasty meal. What is the main idea?

• How much fish an octopus eats

• How an octopus gets its food

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.SL.3.2

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.3.2

CCSS.SL.3.2