Main Idea - Zombie Edition

1 . "Uhhh. Oooo. Ahhhgg." That is what you probably hear if you were near a zombie. Zombies are creatures that are described as a human body risen from the dead. The body of a zombie often looks as though it is rotting. Zombies typically do not speak. They usually walk in a slow, shuffling way. They move around endlessly, frightening or harming people.

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Zombies make noises.

• What zombies are.

• Zombies do not speak.

• Why zombies scare people.

2a . Because zombies were once human, they share many characteristics with humans. They differ from humans in several important ways, however. Zombies don’t feel pain. In fact, they can function without important parts such as their internal organs. Zombies also lack coordination when they move and human intelligence.

What is the main idea?

• Zombies look like humans

• Zombies have characteristics

• Zombies don’t feel pain and don’t need their organs

• Zombies differ from human in many ways

2b. Because zombies were once human, they share many characteristics with humans. They differ from humans in several important ways, however. Zombies don’t feel pain. In fact, they can function without important parts such as their internal organs. Zombies lack coordination when they move. Zombies also lack human intelligence.

What is a detail that supports the main idea?

• Zombies look like humans.

• Zombies differ from human in many ways.

• Zombies don’t feel pain and don’t need their organs.

• Zombies are just like humans.

3 . Frank the Zombie awoke with one thing on his mind. “Brains!” Frank muttered. Frank walked with a halting gait toward the mall. “Brains!” Frank called, but all of the humans were safely locked inside. Frank headed to his next favorite feeding spot, a college campus. “Brains!” Frank cried, but there were no humans in sight. Frank wandered down Main Street, calling for brains but was destined to stay hungry that night.

What’s the main idea?

• Frank the Zombie likes brains

• Frank the Zombie was unsuccessful in his quest for brains.

• The humans were barricaded inside the mall, so Frank could not get brains.

• Brains! Brains! Brains!

4 . Frank the Zombie awoke with one thing on his mind. “Brains!” Frank muttered. Frank walked with a halting gait toward the mall. “Brains!” Frank called, but all of the humans were safely locked inside. Frank headed to his next favorite feeding spot, a college campus. “Brains!” Frank cried, but there were no humans in sight. Frank wandered down Main Street, calling for brains but was destined to stay hungry that night.

What is a detail that supports the main idea?

• Frank the Zombie likes brains.

• The humans were barricaded inside the mall, so Frank could not get brains.

• Frank the Zombie was unsuccessful in his quest for brains.

• Brains! Brains! Brains!

5a. Having a zombie encounter may be a terrifying experience, but as long as you keep a cool head, you can survive. Zombies move very slowly, so they can be outrun. Zombies also lack basic intelligence, so they are easily confused by traps and distractions. If all else fails, you can lock yourself in a secure location. Most zombies lack the fine motor skills needed to open locks and doorknobs.

What’s the main idea?

• Humans have superior skills and abilities that allow them to defeat zombies.

• Zombies lack basic intelligence.

• You must keep a cool head around zombies.

• Run away!

5b. Having a zombie encounter may be a terrifying experience, but as long as you keep a cool head, you can survive. Zombies move very slowly, so they can be outrun. Zombies also lack basic intelligence, so they are easily confused by traps and distractions. If all else fails, you can lock yourself in a secure location. Most zombies lack the fine motor skills needed to manipulate locks and doorknobs.

What is a detail that supports the main idea?

• Humans have superior skills and abilities that allow them to defeat zombies.

• Zombies lack basic intelligence.

• You must keep a cool head around zombies.

• Run away!

6. Little is known about zombieism. Scientists currently do not have a cure once someone has turned into a zombie. Scientists also do not know where the zombie virus originated. In fact, scientists aren’t even sure if zombieism is caused by a virus. One thing that is known is that someone catches zombieism from being bitten by a zombie.

What is the main idea?

• Little is known about zombieism.

• Zombieism is caught from being bitten by a zombie.

• There is no known cure for zombieism.

• Don't get bitten by zombies.

6b. Little is known about zombieism. Scientists currently do not have a cure once someone has turned into a zombie. Scientists also do not know where the zombie virus originated. In fact, scientists aren’t even sure if zombieism is caused by a virus. One thing that is known is that someone catches zombieism from being bitten by a zombie.

What is a detail that supports the main idea?

• Little is known about zombieism

• Zombieism is caught from being bitten by a zombie

• There is no known cure for zombieism.

• Zombieism.

In case of a mass outbreak of zombies, one should have a zombie emergency kit on hand. This kit should contain everything needed for survival. This includes food, water, matches, extra clothing, and a pocket knife. Families should also discuss a zombie disaster plan so everyone knows what to do in case of zombie emergency. Advance preparation is necessary in order to survive a zombie outbreak.

What is the main idea?

• A zombie survival kit includes food, water, and matches

• Being prepared ahead of time is key in surviving a zombie outbreak.

• You should pack a survival kit in case of a zombie outbreak.

• Break a zombie