Task Card: Main Idea

What is the main idea of the "A Fad Called the Hula Hoop"? Explain in 2 sentences.

• People liked fads when they were younger.

• Hula hoops were popular to younger people

• Hula hoops were something that were very popular in the 1950s

• People today like to shop for hula hoops all over the world.

What is an important detail from the text?

Were a lot of hula hoops sold? Cite the text

Context Clues: What do you think the word fads means?

• nests

• fun toys

• trends

What fad have you noticed? Write about it using at least 5 sentences.

What is the main idea? Explain in one or two sentences.

What is an important detail from the text?

Why did the author write "Zap-lunchtime"? What does that mean?

What do you think rotate means

• blink a lot

• move in a circle

• fall down

in at least 5 sentences, describe creature you think is amazing.