Reading skill finding main idea

The main idea of this story is ...

• Molly loves to go skiing.

• Molly loves the snow.

• Molly likes to slide down.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Read each paragraph and choose the main idea.

I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to , Boots will sit or lie down. He can also wave his paw to greet people. When I say, "Dance, Boots," he will stand up on two legs and walk. I don't know of many dogs that can do such amazing tricks.

The main idea of this story is ...

• Boots is my dog.

• Boots can sit.

• Boots is very smart.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

Read each paragraph and choose the main idea.

Yesterday was my birthday. When I wake up, I noticed my brother. Tod hung up a big sign that said, "Happy birthday, Joey!," Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favourite food in the whole world. My friend Dave came over and handed me a wrapped gift. I wondered what it was. It was a new basketball! I had a great day.

The main idea of this story is ...

• Tod had a great birthday.

• Joey got lots of gifts.

• Joey had a great birthday.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

The main idea of this story is ...

• The old house needs to be fixed.

• The house is old but nice.

• The old house has a door.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

The main idea of this story is ...

• Ann takes a long time to dress.

• Ann dresses for a rainy day.

• Ann has boots.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2