L-Main Idea-Sports Review

What is the main idea of this picture?

• sports equipment

• fruit

• insects

• who or what the story is about

Look at this book cover, what do you think the main idea will be?

• In hockey you use a puck!

• A penguin scores a goal.

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.
• It is also fun to look for shells.
• Some people simply like to sunbathe.
• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Jon held the ball in his hands.  He bounced it slowly on the ground.  Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped.  The ball flew into the air.  Up, up, up, it went.  Then down, down, into the basket.  “Yes!” he yelled.  “Nothing but net!”
What is the main idea?

• How to throw a basketball.
• Jon could jump.
• Jon liked basketball.
• Jon makes a basket.

What is the main idea?

Sarah packed her suitcase. She rode on an airplane and traveled to Florida. She spent 5 days at the beach with her friends. Sarah had the best vacation!

• Sarah packed her suitcase

• Sarah went on vacation to Florida

• Sarah rode on an airplane

Find the MAIN IDEA:

Cody is a great soccer player. He practices every day after school. Cody plays for his school soccer team. Cody can kick the ball very far.

• Cody likes to eat crab legs.

• Cody is a great soccer player.

• Cody like to play with his friends.

• Cody went to Legoland.

Surfing would be an even more popular sport if good waves could be found at all beaches. California and Hawaii are the most popular places for surfing. Hawaii is where it started. Pick ALL the Non-Main ideas.

• Surfing requires good waves.

• All Californians are good surfers.

• Hawaii is where surfing started.

• Surfing requires a good hotel.

Tim loves to ride his bike. Every day he rides his bike on the sidewalk. He can do tricks on his bike. Tim can ride his bike fast. He wins bike races.

• Tim can ride his bike fast.

• Tim is good at riding his bike.

Select the main idea shown in the picture.

• Tap Dancing

• Practicing Ballet

• Hip-hop class

Select the main idea shown in the picture.

• high school sports

• rules of the game

• basketball fun