Main Idea and Details

The main idea is what the story is ______________ about.

• mostly

• never

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?

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

• Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep?

• Caffeine keeps some people awake at night.

• Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence?

Subway is a healthier option than McDonald's.

• Subway uses fresh ingredients but McDonald's has processed fried food.

• A lot of people choose to eat Subway for lunch and dinner.

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.

• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.  They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.  Mrs. Jones works nights.  She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies.  Mrs. Brown works in the daytime.  She bakes bread and rolls.  Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

• Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.
• Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

Choose the main idea based on these supporting details. 
-My sister and I carve Jack-O'-Lanterns. 
-We dress up in costumes and go Trick or Treating. 
-I eat candy and watch scary movies with my Mom. 

• How I Celebrate Halloween
• Candy is Delicious 

Choose the main idea from these supporting details. 
-Bears eat insects and insect nests.
-Fish make a tasty dinner for a bear.
-Many bears hunt for animals like moose or deer. 
-When there's no meat, bears will eat berries and nuts. 

• Bears eat many different types of food. 
• Bears live in the wild. 

Mary has a new pet.  Her pet is a baby kitten.  It is soft and cuddly.  The kitten likes to sleep a lot.  Mary put a soft blanket in a box for its bed.  Mary plays with her kitten when it is awake.  She never forgets to feed her kitten.
What is the main idea?

• Mary’s new pet is a kitten.
• Mary want a new pet.