Main Idea

Giraffes live in Africa. The have long necks and spots. Leaves are what they they like to eat. They can run fast.

What is the main idea?

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

My favorite food is pizza. I love the gooey cheese. My favorite topping is pepperoni. When I think about pizza, my belly grumbles. I can't wait to eat pizza again.

What is the main idea?

• I love the gooey cheese.

• I like pepperoni on my pizza.

• My favorite food is pizza.

• Thinking about pizza makes my belly grumble.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Brenda took volleyball lessons. Her coach taught her to serve the ball. She also learned how to spike and volley. Her favorite thing she learned was how to set.

What is the main idea?

• Brenda took volleyball lessons.

• She learned to set.

• Her coach taught her to serve.

• She also learned to spike.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

It was lunch time at Green Elementary, and the lunch room was full. The noise and the smell of grilled cheese filled the air. In the corner sat Rayden and Josh. They were making their daily lunch trades. Josh traded Rayden his apple for 1/2 a bag of carrots. Then they traded their desserts. In the end, they were both happy with their trades.

What is the main idea?

• The lunch room was noisy.

• They traded desserts.

• Josh traded his apple for some carrots.

• Josh and Rayden liked to trade food at lunch.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

• What point is the author trying to make?

• What causes this to happen?

• What is one important detail?

• Who is the main character?

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Read the following details and determine the main idea of the words: slide, swings, monkey bars, seesaw

• going to school

• going to the beach

• going to the park

• going to the movies

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Tyler's family went on a camping trip. While they were there, they went on a hike in the woods. At dinner time, they cooked their food over a fire. At dark, they told ghost stories. They came home Sunday afternoon.

• Tyler's family cooked over a fire.

• His family told ghost stories.

• They went on a hike.

• Tyler's family went camping.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Keep your teeth happy. Brush your teeth twice a day. Make sure you floss your teeth every time you brush and after you eat. Avoid eating anything that sticks to your teeth, like candy and syrup. Eat vegetables and fruits that don't cause cavities.

What is the main idea?

• Make sure to floss.

• Take care of your teeth.

• Brush twice a day.

• Eat fruits and vegetables.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Juan loves to play games. His favorite game is chess because it requires a great deal of thought. Juan also likes to play less demanding board games that are based mostly on luck. He prefers Monopoly because it requires luck and skill. If he's alone, Juan likes to play action video games as long as they aren't too violent.

What is the main idea?

• Juan likes to play games.

• He enjoys Monopoly.

• His favorite game is Chess.

• He likes nonviolent action video games.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the main idea of the above picture?

• Eggs hatch into caterpillars.

• life cycle of a caterpillar

• Butterflies lay eggs on leaves.

• Butterflies come out of pupas.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2