One the most popular musical instruments is the piano. In the traditional musical instrument classification system of string, woodwind, percussion and brass, the piano falls into two categories. It is considered a string instrument because the sound comes from the strings inside the piano. It is also considered a percussion instrument, since the player strikes the keyboard, which signals an internal hammer to strike the strings. What is the author's main point?

The piano is both a string and percussion instrument.

The piano is a string instrument.

The piano is a popular instrument.

The strings of a piano makes the sound.

Most of the time, Main Idea can be found ...

at the start or end of a paragraph

Supporting details....

are evidence and prove the central idea

are pointless when determining the central idea

do not support the central idea

Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold. What is the main idea of this paragraph?

King Midas had a heart of gold.

Native Americans dried strips of meat, pounded it into a paste, and then mixed it with fat. Sometimes they added berries and sugar. Then they pressed it into small cakes. They called these cakes pemmican . Pemmican didn't spoil, and it provided lots of energy for people traveling or going hunting. Today explorers still carry and eat this food. What is the passage mostly about?

how pemmican was prepared by Native Americans.

Fifth grade is a good time to show additional responsibility. Fifth graders could show additional responsibility by getting a cell phone. As fifth graders, we are starting to stay after school for clubs or sports, and when we go into middle school, we will do more of this. With this added responsibility after school, we need a way to get in touch with our parents. Also, fifth graders are old enough to understand how to use a cell phone responsibility. A fifth grader understands that a phone is not just for playing games and listening to music. A fifth grader can show responsibility by not using all of the phone minutes or data on the phone for fun. Parents could help fifth graders set time limits for games and music. Finally, a phone is an expensive item, and you have to take care of it. A fifth grader can show responsibility by keeping up with the phone and not losing it. Which of the following would best support the main idea if added to the paragraph?

It takes responsibility not to break the rules that parents set for how to use the phone.

A phone could also be used to text friends and family members.

If there is an emergency at school, a cell phone would be useful.

The Maracanazo In 1950, the last game of soccer's World Cup was played in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Nearly two hundred thousand people squeezed into Rio's Maracanã stadium. Many expected the home team of Brazil to win easily. In one of the greatest upsets in soccer history, however, Uruguay won 2–1. Soccer is important in Brazil, and losing this game hurt Brazil's pride as a nation. Thus, the game came to be called the Maracanazo, meaning "the Maracanã blow." The word is still used to mean any game lost to a visiting team. Losing the 1950 World Cup had a lasting effect on the people of Brazil.

Brazilians were deeply upset by the loss of the 1950 World Cup.

The word Maracanazo means "the Maracanã blow."

Uruguay beat Brazil 2-1 in the final game of the 1950 World Cup.

Have you ever wondered where chalk comes from? Tiny animals called foraminifera live in the sea. Each of these small living animals makes a tiny shell out of lime. When they die, their shells remain. With time, these shells become layers of white rock which we call chalk. Chalk is often found in places that were once underwater. What is the main idea?

Real chalk is made by a small sea animal.

Chalk is soft stone that is used on blackboards

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?

Which sentence is a key/supporting detail that you should get enough sleep each night?

Seven to nine hours of sleep each night keeps you refreshed the next day

Dark rooms are best for sleeping

Many people sleep longer during the weekends

Caffeine keeps some people awake at night

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important?

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down

There are many landfills available for waste

You should clean all items before recycling them

Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling them

Read the following paragraph: Winter provides the opportunity for many outdoor activities. Many people enjoy ice skating on a pond. Swimming in the pond during the Summer can be fun, also. Skiing can be a thrilling experience, too. After a new snowfall, you can even build a snowman. Which of the following is NOT a key detail that supports the text's main idea?

Swimming in the pond during the Summer can be fun, also

Many people enjoy ice skating on a pond

Skiing can be a thrilling experience, too

After a new snowfall, you can even build a snowman

Mount Rushmore is a huge carving in a stone cliff. The carving shows the faces of four U.S. presidents. They are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota. Each year many people visit this amazing sight. What is a detail that tells about the main idea?

which presidents are at Mount Rushmore

how the four presidents were chosen

why Mount Rushmore is in South Dakota

*Hawaii is a state made up of several islands. *Millions of people from all over visit Hawaii every year. *The beautiful turquoise waters are very appealing. *Actually, many people go to Hawaii for shopping, too! What is the main idea that ties these details together?

Many people each year enjoy visiting Hawaii.

Most people go to Hawaii to go surfing.

Many people move to Hawaii because it is so pretty.

*Cats are easy to care for and require very little space. *Dogs need outdoor exercise but can live in apartments. *Hamster are are friendly and fun for young children. *Even snakes can be kept in indoors and easily cared for. What is the main idea that ties these details together?

There are lots of animals that would make good pets.

Some animals do not make good pets.

There are all kinds of animals in the world.

Animals require lots of food, water, and exercise.

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Students' preferences for how they study will vary, and each teacher should consider the type of preferences students will have.The Latin root vari means "change." What does the word vary mean in this sentence?

Snow storms are predicted several days to as much as a week ahead of time.The Latin root dict means "to say." What does the word predicted mean in this sentence?

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The main idea of a text is....

What might be the central idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

The main idea is supported by what?

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GIS used 200 tiles to construct a tile artwork for one of the school's hallways
The Latin Root struct means "to build." What does the word construct mean in this sentence?

The sandbags benefit a flooded area by stopping or slowing the water; however, there are some downsides to using them.
The Latin root bene means "good." What does the word benefit mean in this sentence?

Students' preferences for how they study will vary, and each teacher should consider the type of preferences students will have.
The Latin root vari means "change." What does the word vary mean in this sentence?

Snow storms are predicted several days to as much as a week ahead of time.

The Latin root dict means "to say." What does the word predicted mean in this sentence?

Most people today carry a portable charger.

The Latin Root port mean "to carry." What does the word portable mean in this sentence?