Main Idea and Supporting Details

What is a main idea?

• The most important idea that the author is writing about the topic.

• A special word that the author uses in a text.

• One or two words that tell what the text is about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Jake likes to paint. He loves to use different colors. First, he draws a picture. Then he adds color with his paints. Jake wants to be an artist one day.

• Jake goes to art class

• Painting is fun

• Jake enjoys painting

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Last night there was a big storm. Spot was afraid. The loud thunder scared him. Spot hid under the bed. He was happy when the storm ended.

• Spot is afraid of storms

• Thunder is loud

• Spot is a dog

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Many crops grow on farms. These include corn, beans, and potatoes. Some farms produce meat, cheese, and eggs. A lot of our food comes from farms.

• Farmers have a hard job

• Food comes from farms

• Corn grow on farms

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Today is Rachel's birthday. She is having a party. Her friends are coming to her house. They will play games and eat cake. Rachel is very excited.

• Rachel is happy

• It is Rachel's birthday

• Rachel has many friends

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

It was my first time to visit the dentist. I was very nervous. I was surprised to find out that he was a very kind man. The dentist gave me a handful of stickers so I will not be scared. His clinic was full of superhero figures. It was clean and orderly, too. What is the main idea?

• The dentist is kind.

• I am scared of the dentist.

• The clinic was clean.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Riding in an airplane was exciting. It’s as if I can almost touch the clouds while looking out the window. The pilot and his crew made us feel comfortable during the flight. We saw the marvellous view of the ocean and landscape below us. It was a breathtaking experience. What is the main idea?

• It was exciting to ride and airplane.

• The pilot and his crew were kind.

• The view was breathtaking.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Jermaine’s pig farm is a big place. His family takes care of a hundred pigs and sells them for a living. They usually sell pigs to the local wet market. Sometimes, other pig farm owners buy from them too. Their family earns a lot of money from their piggery business. What is the main idea?

• Jermaine's family sells pigs for a living

• The family earns a lot from their business

• Jermaine’s pig farm is big

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Davenique lives in a big city. There are a lot of cars and tall buildings. Many people work in the city. It can be a busy and crowded place. Choose one supporting detail.

• Cities have a lot of people

• Davenique loves the city

• The city is a fun place

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He  wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

• Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.
• Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.
• Mark is the best skater at the park.
• Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2