Main Idea- 2nd Grade

What is the main theme of the story "The Rainbow Fish"

• Revenge

• Sharing

• Courage

• Friendship

Bats are different from many other animals. They are the only mammal that can fly. Some bats live in trees. Most bats live in caves or in attics. They only come out at night. When they are resting they hang upside down. Bats are very interesting animals. What is the main idea of this passage?

• Most bats live in caves or attics.

• Bats can fly.

• Bats only come out at night.

• Bats are very interesting animals.

What is main idea?

• The point of the passage

• A birthday party

• The title to a story

• The writers background

Susan got a basket for a present. She uses it to carry many things. She puts food in the basket. She keeps toys in the basket. She even puts her kitten in the basket. What is the main idea of the passage?

• Susan doesn't like to use the basket.

• Baskets should be big.

• We need baskets.

• Susan uses her basket a lot.

What is the main theme supported by?

• the title

• details

• concluding sentences

What does the main idea of a story tell us?

• What the story is about and the point of it

• When to feed our dog

• The main character of the story

• The conflict in the story

Lisa went to a farm. There were animals on the farm. She liked the chickens and horses. She also liked the cows and kittens. Lisa would like to live on a farm. What is the main idea?

• Lisa lives in the city.

• Lisa visited her grandfather's farm

• Lisa worked on a farm.

• Lisa liked the farm.

Do you like to drink milk? Milk is very good for you. It helps you grow strong. You can drink milk with lunch or dinner. Milk and cookies are a good snack. What is the main idea?

• Milk is good for you.

• You should drink milk in the morning.

• Cows give milk.

• Milk is best with fruit.