Main idea

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.

John and Matt want to be firemen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.

What is the main idea?

• John wants to climb a ladder.

• John and Matt want to be firemen

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well.

What is the main idea?

• Jenny got sick.

• Jenny wants to be a nurse.

• Her grandmother was in the hospital.

What is the main idea of this picture?

• sports equipment

• fruit

• insects

What is the main idea of this picture?

• sports equipment

• fruit

• insects

What is the main idea of this picture?

• sports equipment

• fruit

• insects

What is the main idea of this picture?

• A few children read together for fun during class.

• A teacher and her students are participating in a group activity.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

What is the main idea?

• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Mrs. Gonzales likes to paint. She likes the pretty colors. She draws a picture first. Then she uses her paints. She gives her pictures to her son.

• Mrs. Gonzales does not paint well.

• Mrs. Gonzales paints pictures.

What's the main ide?

• A boy loves his dog.

• A boy needs to give his dog a bath.

• A boy does not care for his dog.