Main Idea and Key Details

Which one of these is a topic?

• Skateboards

• Skateboarding is fun!

• There are many different kinds of skateboards.

• Skateboards come in many sizes.

Which supporting detail would not support the main idea 'A walk on the beach'?

• Beautiful seashells can be found on the beach.

• Waves crash along the sand.

• People eat snacks.

• Seagulls walk along beside the water.

Mrs. Phillips has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mrs. Phillips put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. She plays with her kitten when it is awake and she never forgets to feed her kitten.

What is the main idea?

• Kittens like to sleep a lot.

• Mrs. Phillips has a new kitten.

• Mrs. Phillips plays with her kitten.

• Cats have kittens.

Main Idea:

Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

• Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.

• A tadpole is the name of a young frog.

• Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

• The Fire-belly Toad has warty skin.

What is the main idea of this picture?

• Basketball is a great sport.

• Sports equipment

• Who or what the story is about.

• Fruit

What is the meaning of the main idea?

• The most important point the author is trying to make.

• The supporting details in a story.

• The topic of the story.

• The title of the story.