Identifying Main Idea in Stories

Sally went to the park with her dog. They played fetch for an hour. Sally threw a ball, and her dog would run to get it and bring it back. They had a lot of fun. What is the main idea of this story?

• Sally and her dog went to the park to play fetch.

• Sally's dog is very fast.

• The park is a fun place to be.

• Sally threw a ball.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

Tom loves to read books. Every night before bed, he reads a chapter of a story. His favorite books are about adventures in faraway lands. What is the main idea of this story?

• Tom reads a chapter of a story every night.

• Tom's favorite books are about adventures.

• Tom loves to read books.

• Books are very interesting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing. It was a perfect day for a picnic. Emma and her family decided to go to the park and enjoy the day together. What is the main idea of this story?

• The sun was shining brightly.

• Emma and her family went to the park for a picnic.

• Birds were singing.

• It was a perfect day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

Mike had a big math test coming up. He was very nervous because he didn't understand the material. He decided to ask his teacher for help. After a few extra lessons, Mike felt more confident. What is the main idea of this story?

• Mike was nervous about his math test.

• Mike's teacher helped him understand the material.

• Mike had a big math test coming up.

• Mike felt more confident after getting help.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

The city was planning to build a new playground. Many children and their parents were excited about it. They attended meetings to share their ideas for the playground. What is the main idea of this story?

• The city was planning to build a new playground.

• Children and parents shared their ideas for the playground.

• Everyone was excited about the new playground.

• There were meetings about the playground.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

Lily found a stray kitten outside her house. She decided to take care of it until she could find its owner. She fed it and made a cozy bed for it to sleep in. What is the main idea of this story?

• Lily found a stray kitten.

• Lily took care of the stray kitten.

• The kitten was inside Lily's house.

• Lily made a bed for the kitten.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

Every summer, the town holds a big festival. There are games, food, and music. It's a time when everyone comes together to celebrate. What is the main idea of this story?

• The town holds a festival every summer.

• There are games, food, and music at the festival.

• Everyone comes together to celebrate.

• The festival is a big event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

Jack loves to help his mom in the garden. They plant flowers and vegetables together. Jack learns a lot about plants from his mom. What is the main idea of this story?

• Jack and his mom plant flowers and vegetables.

• Jack loves to help his mom in the garden.

• Jack learns about plants from his mom.

• They have a garden.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

The library started a summer reading program. Kids could earn prizes for every book they read. Many kids were excited to participate and started reading more books. What is the main idea of this story?

• The library started a summer reading program.

• Kids could earn prizes for reading books.

• Many kids were excited to participate.

• Kids started reading more books.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

During winter, the pond in the park freezes over. People in the neighborhood come to ice skate on it. It's a fun activity that everyone looks forward to each year. What is the main idea of this story?

• The pond freezes over in winter.

• People ice skate on the pond.

• Ice skating is a fun activity.

• Everyone looks forward to ice skating each year.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RI.1.2