Short Story Main Idea

A key detail is...

• A life lesson that the author is trying to communicate to us.
• An important point in the text that can help us find the main idea
• Reveals the main characters in the story.
• Is the main point the author is trying to make about the topic.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

The main idea is...

• The order in which events happen in a story.
• A series of important details identified in a nonfiction text.
• The big idea or life lesson that the author wants us to take away from a fictional story.
• A brief statement that you create which shows/reflects what a nonfiction text is mainly talking about.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

A summary is...

• A list of key details in the text that are placed in the correct order.
• A short paragraph in a fictional story that reveals the big idea, lesson, or moral.
• A short paragraph that you create which includes the main idea of the text and some key important details.
• A short paragraph that you find in the text which includes the main idea and some key details.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Have you ever wanted to be a garbage collector when you grow up? Believe it or not, many children—especially young boys—respond with “trash man” or “garbage collector” when asked what they want to be when they grow up.
If you’re wondering why anyone would want to collect garbage for a living, remember that it’s all a matter of perspective, which is how a person sees things. Through the eyes of a young child, being a trash man can look quite attractive and appealing.
First, garbage collectors get to drive big, fancy trucks! Many preschool-aged boys find trucks and other large vehicles fascinating. Not only do these trucks look awesome, but many also have a large robotic arm extending from the side to pick up and dump large trash containers.
Some garbage collectors, called “step riders,” get to actually ride on a step on the outside of the garbage truck! They usually hold onto a bar on the back while the truck is in motion. When the truck stops, these step riders hop off and load trash into the rear of the truck before stepping back up and riding to the next stop.
To a small child, being a step rider looks like loads of fun!
-Which of the following statements is a key detail from the text?

• Some garbage collectors, called “step riders,” get to actually ride on a step on the outside of the garbage truck!
• Through the eyes of a young child, being a trash man can look quite attractive and appealing.
• First, garbage collectors get to drive big fancy trucks!
• Many preschool aged boys find trucks and other  large vehicles fascinating.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Have you ever wanted to be a garbage collector when you grow up? Believe it or not, many children—especially young boys—respond with “trash man” or “garbage collector” when asked what they want to be when they grow up. 
    If you’re wondering why anyone would want to collect garbage for a living, remember that it’s all a matter of perspective, which is how a person sees things. Through the eyes of a young child, being a trash man can look quite attractive and appealing. 
     First, garbage collectors get to drive big, fancy trucks! Many preschool-aged boys find trucks and other large vehicles fascinating. Not only do these trucks look awesome, but many also have a large robotic arm extending from the side to pick up and dump large trash containers. 
     Some garbage collectors, called “step riders,” get to actually ride on a step on the outside of the garbage truck! They usually hold onto a bar on the back while the truck is in motion. When the truck stops, these step riders hop off and load trash into the rear of the truck before stepping back up and riding to the next stop. 
    To a small child, being a step rider looks like loads of fun!
- Which of the following statements describes the main idea of the text?

• Truck drivers have the best job in the world!
• A lot of young boys might like the idea of being a truck driver.
• Truck driving is a lot better than what it seems to be.
• It's all a matter of perspective.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2