Main Idea

I take care of my brother a lot. He is four years old. He likes to watch T.V. He likes to color. He likes to hear stories. He is usually a good boy.

The main idea is:

• To tell about a family.

• To tell about the brother.

• To show why boys are good.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Beth likes to swim with her friends at the beach. The best part of going to the beach is collecting shells. She likes to use shells to make jewelry.

The main idea is:

• Beth is a good swimmer.

• Beth likes to collect shells.

• Shells are easy to find.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Lisa's birthday is soon. She wants to have a party. She will ask 6 friends to come. They will play games. They will eat cake and ice cream. It will be fun.

The main idea is:

• Many people came to Lisa's house.

• Lisa got many presents.

• Lisa wants to have a birthday party.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Jim and Tim are brothers. They look alike. They talk alike. Sometimes they dress alike. People think Jim is Tim. People think Tim is Jim. The boys think it is funny.

The main idea is:

• Jim and Tim are alike in many many ways.

• Jim is older than Tim.

• Tim is bigger than Jim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Karen is going to bake bread. She has never done this before. Her father will help her. Karen hopes her bread will be good.

The main idea is:

• White bread is the best.

• All people eat bread.

• Karen makes bread.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Scott has something he likes a lot. It has four wheels. It is red. I can carry things. Scott rides it. Scott gives his friends rides in it. It is Scott's wagon.

The main idea is:

• All boys like wagons.

• Scott has fun with his wagon

• All wagons are red.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

It gets very hot in the summer. Sometimes it is too hot to work. It is too hot to play. the best thing to do is go swimming.

The main idea is:

• Summer is too short.

• School starts in summer.

• Summer can be very hot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Dogs are good pets. There are many kinds of dogs. Some dogs are big. Some are small. Many dogs like to play and do tricks.

The main idea is:

• People need dogs.

• Dogs like people.

• Dogs make good pets.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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

The main idea is:

• Lisa worked on a farm.

• Lisa lives in the city.

• Lisa liked the farm.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Phil has a baby sister. He loves the baby very much. He helps dress her. He helps feed her. He likes to take her for walks. He helps her learn to talk.

The main idea is:

• To tell about Phil and his sister.

• To tell about Phil's big family.

• To show why babies are nice.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2