Main Idea 1

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.

What is the main idea?

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

• It is also fun to look for shells.

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

What is the main idea?

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

• They learn how to work together as teammates.

• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

• Soccer players learn how to dribble.

What is the main idea?

• Its the authors point of view

• It is the sequence of the story.

• Is what the passage is mostly about

Mrs. Gonzales likes to paint. She likes the pretty colors. She draws a picture first. Then she uses her paints. She gives her pictures to her son.

• Mrs. Gonzales does not paint well.

• Painting is fun.

• Mrs. Gonzales paints pictures.

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He  wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."

• Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

• Mark is the best skater at the park.

• Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.

• Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

You can make all sorts of things with Legos. (Which detail doesn't belong?)

• There are even kits available to make Star Wars ships.

• It hurts to step on Legos with bare feet.

• You can very easily build a column.

• You can make a castle, a monkey, or a car.