11/28 ELA Flashback (main idea)

What might be the main idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables"?

• Tomatoes are easy to cook.

• It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

• Strawberries have seeds on the outside.

• Spinach is good for your bones.

Which might be a main idea of an article called “Dolphins are Smart”?

• Dolphins eat fish, squid, and shrimp.

• Dolphins can use tools and be trained by humans.

• Dolphins are mammals.

• Dolphins are my favorite animal.

If the main idea is...
The Crayola crayon box has so many colors to use!
What could a detail be?

• I like to color in coloring books.
• Crayons are made of wax.
• Macaroni and Cheese is one of the colors!
• Crayola crayons are $2 for each box.

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.

What is the main idea?
  Ways to Get to School
There are many different ways to get to school. Some children walk to school. Other children take a bus. Some children ride their bikes. Some children are driven to school by their parents.

• Some children walk to school.
• Some people ride the bus.
• There are different ways to get to school.
• Some people like to sing.