Main Idea

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.

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.

I love going to the beach! My favorite part is collecting sea shells. I use the shells to make pretty necklaces. I keep the best ones on a shelf in my room.

• I like to collect sea sheels.

• Sea shells are colorful.

• I am going to the beach.

There are many kinds of fish. Some live in salt water. Others live in fresh water. Fish come in all different colors. They can be large or small.

• Fish live in the water.

• Some fish are large.

• All fish are not the same.

Max loves to ride his bike. He rides it every day and can do many tricks. He is faster than all of his friends and has even won some races.

• Everyone should ride a bike.

• Max is a good bike rider.

• Riding bikes is fun!

Do you like pizza? Pizza can be healthy. It has tomatoes, cheese, and vegetables. These are things your body needs. Pizza makes a good meal.

• Pizza is delicious!

• Cheese pizza is best!

• Pizza is good for you.

Jen 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.

• Cities have a lot of people.

• Jen loves the city.

• The city is a fun place.

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.

Rob does his homework right after school. Then he practices his spelling words. He also reads every night. Rob works hard to get good grades.

• Rob loves school.

• Rob is a good student.

• Homework is hard.

Tom wants to make a cake. He gets out the flour, sugar, and eggs. He turns on the oven. Tom gets a bowl and a big spoon. Now he is ready.

• Cake has flour and eggs.

• Cake is fun to make.

• Tom is going to bake a cake.