Monday Main Idea

Tyler is afraid of dogs. When he is at the park, he tries to avoid all the dogs. Once he pet a dog, but it felt really scary. Luckily, the dog was very nice! Tyler likes cats a lot better than dogs. What's the main idea?

• A. Tyler is scared of dogs.

• B. Tyler once pet a dog.

The Johnson family is getting ready to go on a summer trip. They go on a beach vacation every year. Last summer they went to a beach in New Jersey and this summer they are going to a beach in California. They’ve got their swimsuits packed up and ready to go! What’s the main idea?

• A. The Johnsons packed up their swimsuits.

• B. The Johnsons love beach vacations

Pizza is a favorite food in the United States. Pizza is from Italy in the late 1800s. It became popular in the United States after World War II. People like to add toppings. Some toppings are pepperoni, sausage, and vegetables. These toppings give pizza more flavor. Pepperoni is America’s favorite topping. What is the main idea of the passage?

• A. Pizza is made from flour.

• B. Pizza was first made in Italy.

• C. You should eat the delicious pizza.

• D. Pizza is a popular meal in the United States.

Living things are organisms with certain characteristics. They need water, food, and air to survive. They grow and change, and they move on their own. Living things reproduce, or make more of themselves. For example, plants and animals are living things. Plants make their own food and animals eat plants or other animals for food. What is the main idea of the passage?

• A. There are four characteristics of living things.

• B. Animals make their own food.

• C. All living things need sunlight.

• D. Plants eat other plants.

Have you ever seen a giraffe at the zoo? Giraffes are the tallest animals in the world. The average height of a giraffe is 16-18 feet tall. This animal has a very long neck and legs. Giraffes eat the leaves from tall trees. Other animals cannot reach that high. Male giraffes are even taller than female giraffes. What is the main idea of the passage?

• A. Giraffes are extremely tall animals.

• B. Giraffes don’t sleep very much.

• C. Giraffes are unique animals

• D. Giraffes eat leaves.

Hurricanes are large storms. They begin over the ocean. They gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly to land as they grow stronger. Hurricanes are dangerous because of their size. They are also dangerous because of high winds and big waves. Hurricanes can bring flooding, power outages, and tornadoes. What is the main idea of the passage?

• A. Hurricanes are summer storms.

• B. Hurricanes are one type of storm.

• C. Hurricanes are large, dangerous storms.

• D. Hurricanes are just like tornadoes and floods.

One way to stay healthy is to exercise. Exercise helps you feel better, lose weight, and grow stronger.Taking a walk is a form of exercise. It helps you go outside and get fresh air. Playing a sport is another form of exercise. This is a fun way to be active. Taking classes at a gym is a way to be healthy and fit. There are many types of exercise you can do to improve your health. What is the main idea of the passage?

• A. Choose a fun way to exercise.

• B. There are many types of exercise.

• C. If you are not happy, exercise will fix it.

• D. There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

Friends are always there for each other. It’s wonderful to have friends. Friends like to play and talk. Friends may not always get along, but they will always work to make up. When friends are sad, they will help each other be happy. No matter what, friends are always there for each other. What is the main idea?

• A. Friends are always there for each other.

• B. Friends is wonderful to have.

• C. Friends are always there for each other.

Susie threw the Frisbee to Pete. The Frisbee landed in a tall tree. It was stuck in the branches. Pete barked and barked. Then a gust of wind blew the Frisbee loose. Pete finally caught the Frisbee. He stopped barking and started wagging his tail instead. What is the main idea?

• A. Pete barks at squirrels in the tree.

• B. Pete is excited to play fetch with his toy.

The three little birds patiently waited for their mom to return with lunch. Their stomachs grumbled as they thought about their favorite food: worms! It was a windy day so it took their mom longer to return. They played a game to keep their minds off of lunch. When their mom returned, they quickly ate up the worms. What is the main idea?

• A. The little birds were very hungry.

• B. It was a windy day.