Understanding Main Idea with GrammarSongs

What is the primary point an author wants to convey called?

• Main character

• Supporting detail

• Main idea

• Topic

What is the topic of the paragraph about Hope?

• Hiking

• Hope's activities

• Feeling sad

• Hope, the dog

Which of the following is a supporting detail in Hope's paragraph?

• Hope is a topic.

• The main idea is important.

• Hope loves to swim.

• Hope is the best dog in the world.

What is the main idea of the paragraph about Ross?

• Ross rode his bike.

• Ross had a terrible day.

• Ross missed the bus.

• Ross was dirty and wet.

Which detail does NOT support the main idea in Ross's story?

• Ross was having a terrible day.

• It was raining.

• Ross woke up late.

• Ross began to cry.

Why is understanding the main idea important when you read?

• To learn about the topic

• To identify supporting details

• To write better paragraphs

• To understand what the writing is all about

What sentence in Luke's paragraph about spaghetti does not fit the main idea?

• Spaghetti is enjoyed in nearly every American household.

• Spaghetti was invented in China.

• Marco Polo brought spaghetti to Italy.

• I think macaroni is good too.

What should every sentence in your writing do?

• Provide a conclusion

• Describe the topic in detail

• Support the main idea

• Introduce a new idea

How can the topic and supporting details help you as a reader?

• By making writing more interesting

• By helping you write better

• By increasing your vocabulary

• By helping you understand the main idea

What mistake did Luke make in his paragraph about spaghetti?

• He didn't mention Marco Polo.

• He included an unrelated sentence.

• He wrote too many details.

• He forgot to mention Italy.