Determining Main Idea

Front

Mark dreams of being a great skater admired by all but avoids hard work.

Back

Wants to be seen as a great skater without effort.

Front

Ways to feel better when sad: exercise, talk to a friend, write feelings, do good for others, act happy.

Back

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

Front

Main idea of the author's weekend plans?

Back

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

Front

Fun activities at the beach include swimming, snorkeling, beach volleyball, shell collecting, and sunbathing.

Back

Many fun things to do at the beach.

Front

Main idea of soccer skills learned:

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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John and Matt aspire to be firemen, wanting to ride the fire truck, with John aiming to rescue people and Matt to spray water.

Back

John and Matt want to be firemen.

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Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital and saw the nurses' kindness. She wants to help sick people as a nurse.

Back

Jenny wants to be a nurse.

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Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers at Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones bakes at night; Mrs. Brown bakes during the day.

Back

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers.

Front

Mary has a new pet, a soft and cuddly baby kitten. She plays with it and feeds it regularly.

Back

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

Front

Frog sat by the pond, still and camouflaged. Caught a bug with its tongue. Main idea?

Back

Frogs eat bugs.