Main Idea

What is the main idea of the passage?

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.

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• Pizza is made from flour.

• Pizza was first made in Italy.

• You should eat the delicious pizza.

• Pizza is a popular meal in the

  United States.

What is the main idea of the passage?

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.

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• There are four characteristics of living

  things.

• Animals make their own food.

• All living things need sunlight.

• Plants eat other plants.

What is the main idea of the passage?

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.

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• Giraffes are extremely tall animals.

• Giraffes don’t sleep very much.

• Giraffes are unique animals.

• Giraffes eat leaves.

What is the main idea of the passage?

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.

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• Hurricanes are summer storms.

• Hurricanes are one type of storm.

• Hurricanes are large, dangerous

  storms.

• Hurricanes are just like tornadoes and

  floods.

What is the main idea of the passage?

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.

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• Choose a fun way to exercise.

• There are many types of exercise.

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

• There are many ways to make yourself

  feel better.

The Emerald City is a beautiful city all in green.

Which is NOT a supporting detail for this main idea?

• The skies were blue and the sun shone brightly.

• The houses were green marble covered in sparkling emeralds.

• The window panes were green glass and shone in the sunlight.

• The pavement was made of green marble.

I had a wonderful summer this year.

Which is NOT a supporting detail for this main idea?

• I went to see the famous Golden Gate Bridge with my cousins.

• I think last night was quite windy.

• I mostly stayed up late and watch one movie after the other.

• I went to the pool almost every single day.

Everyone should own a pet.

Which is NOT a supporting detail for this main idea?

• This pet could be a house animal like a dog, a cat, or a fish.

• Having a pet teaches about responsibility and taking care of someone else besides yourself.

• The pets can cheer you up when you are lonely or having a bad day.

• We have a pet store right around the corner.