Main Idea & Details

The main idea is what the story or paragraph is __________ about.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

What is the main (or central) idea?

Bella is going to have a birthday party this weekend. She is turning fifteen on Sunday. There are balloons for the party everywhere. The dress that she will wear is peach and it was bought from France. Both of her parents spent a lot for this celebration, but Bella is their only child. All Bella's friends are invited to the party. There is going to be a musical group, fancy food and drinks. It will be a great party!

• Bella is turning fifteen.

• Bella’s dress is peach colored.

• Bella’s birthday party will be very elegant.

• Bella's parents spent a lot of money on her party.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Which detail is irrelevant and should be removed from the paragraph?

Chad had worked for many hours making the gold chain for the necklace. Now that it was finished he carefully polished the pearls that would be placed on the earrings. Chad was born in a small town in India. For his next project, Chad planned to create a wedding ring for the daughter of one of his best customers.

• Chad was born in a small town in India.

• Chad had finished making the gold chain for the necklace.

• He was polishing the pearls to be placed on the earrings.

• Next, he planned to make a wedding ring.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which sentence tells the main (or central) idea?

1) Emperor penguins live in Antarctica and are the largest of all penguin species. 2) They have breeding behaviors that are different than any other penguin. 3) After the mother penguin lays her single egg, she departs to the sea to find food. 4) It will take her about 2 months to travel to the sea and back. 5) During that time, the male penguin cares for the egg, surrounded by hundreds of other males. 6) The male penguins will watch over their eggs constantly and will not eat until the females return. 7) By the time the females return, they will have lost about half their body weight.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

What is the main (or central) idea?

Riding in an airplane for the first time was exciting. I felt like I could almost touch the clouds while looking out the window. The pilot and his crew made us feel safe and comfortable during the flight. We had a marvelous view of the ocean and landscape below us. It was a breathtaking experience.

• The narrator's first airplane ride was a good experience.

• The pilot and his crew were kind.

• The narrator had a great view from high above the Earth.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.4.3

What is the main (or central) idea?

Parrots are famous for their ability to talk like humans. Did you knmow that some parrots even learn to make animal sounds and noises they hear around the house? They usually learn to repeat sounds that they hear often and enjoy saying. Parrots are intelligent animals, but training them takes time and patience.

• Parrots are intelligent animals

• Parrots can learn to talk like humans

• Training parrot can be difficult.

• Parrots can learn to make a variety of sounds.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Which sentence tells the main (or central) idea?

1) When he first started his farm, Mr. Sanchez borrowed money to purchase a few pigs. 2) Today, he owns over a thousand. 3) His three sons also work in the family business. 4) They usually sell the pigs to the local markets, but sometimes other farmers buy from them, too. 5) Their family earns a lot of money from their business. 6) Mr. Sanchez's pig farm is a big place... and a big success.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Which sentence is a detail supporting the main idea that it is important to get plenty of sleep?

• Many people sleep later on the weekends.

• Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

• Dark rooms are best for sleeping.

• Children who get 7-9 hours of sleep do better in school.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

What is the main (or central) idea?

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk or get another form of exercise. You can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!

• Sometimes people feel sad.
• You should do good things for others.
• Getting exercise is a good way to make yourself feel better.

• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Which sentence tells the main (or central) idea?

1) Benjamin Franklin loved to write. 2) When he was only twenty-two, he set up his own printing shop and started a newspaper. 3) He also authored a book called "Poor Richard's Almanac". 4) It had funny stories, information about the weather, and wise sayings. 5) Later in life, he wrote scientific articles for newspapers and magazines.

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CCSS.RI.4.2