Main Idea Review

What is the main topic?

• one detail about the story

• a prediction about the story

• what the story is mostly about

• the ending of the story

What is a key detail?

• what the story is mostly about

• a fact that supports the main topic

• a prediction about the story

• the beginning of a story

Look at this book cover. What do you think is the main topic?

• vehicles

• animals

• plants

• countries

What is the main topic of this text?

What is the main idea of this text?

• Kids don't have much to do these days.

• Soccer is a fun sport.

• There are many different types of sports.

• Golf uses many different objects.

What is a key detail that supports the main idea?

• Basketball requires many people to play.

• Sports are activities.

• Bowling is a sport.

• Some sports involve one object, while other require more.

• Some sports involve one person, while others require a team.

• Golf uses clubs, balls, and tees.

• Football uses a whole team of players.

• Children and adults play sports.