main idea

What is the main idea?
Bears eat many types of food. They eat fish. They also eat berries. They even eat insects and insect nests!

• They eat fish.
• Bears eat many types of food.
• They also eat berries.
• They even eat insects and insect nests!

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The puppy began to eat, but then he stopped. He yawned and stretched. He chased his tail. He rolled over and barked. He licked his paw. Finally, he went back to his dish and finished eating. What is the main idea of the story?

• The puppy likes to eat.

• The puppy feels sleepy.

• The puppy takes a long time to eat.

• The puppy wants to play.

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Peter's parents bought a new carpet for the living room. Now, he has to take his shoes off when he enters the house. He's also not allowed to eat or drink in the living room anymore. Peter's furry dog isn't allowed to play ball in there either. When his parents got the new carpet, there were lots of new rules. What is the main idea?

• Peter likes to make a mess.

• Peter cannot go in the living room.

• Peter's parents don't like the carpet.

• Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

If the main idea is...
Trees help humans in many ways.
What could a supporting detail be?

• Trees need water to grow.
• Trees give us food.
• Trees are in danger.
• Birds live in trees.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

The main idea is...

• What the story is mostly about

• The summary of the story

• The author's purpose of the story

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Kittens need special care. You have to feed kittens twice a day. They have a lot of energy. You need to play with them often. Kittens will chew on almost anything they find. You have to watch them closely. What is the main idea?

• Kittens will chew on almost anything.

• Kittens need to be watched closely.

• Kittens eat twice a day.

• Kittens need special care.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Now look at this book cover, what might one of your key details be?

• dolphins live in the ocean

• 2nd graders take a field trip to the YMCA

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

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What is the main idea?

• Birthday Party

• Presents

• Cupcake

• Hat

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

I have a dog named Boots. I taught him lots of tricks. When I tell him to, Boots will sit or lay 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. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• Boots is very smart.

• Boots is my dog.

• Boots can sit.

• Most dogs don't dance.

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

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Yesterday was my birthday. When I woke up, I noticed my brother Todd hung up a big sign that said, "Happy Birthday, Joey!" Mom made spaghetti for dinner. It's my favorite food in the 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. What is the main idea of the paragraph?

• Todd got lots of gifts.

• Todd had a great birthday.

• Joey had a great birthday.

• Joey got lots of gifts.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2