Main Idea and Supporting Detail

What is one supporting detail?

• Informational text is a great genre to read if you want to learn interesting facts about a subject.

• books

• Reading is a great way to learn.

• Don't read in the dark and strain your eyes.

Which of the following is an example of main idea?

• Holidays

• Christmas and Halloween

• Holidays are special days scattered throughout the year.

• One holiday is Christmas.

Disneyworld is an amazing vacation destination. There is something for everyone in Disney. If you like animals, you can visit Animal Kingdom. Epcot is a great place to learn about different countries and their customs, as well as new innovations and inventions. If you are into movies, Hollywood Studios is the place for you. Perhaps you enjoy shopping and gaming instead. Then you will want to head over to Downtown Disney for those fun activities. Finally, if you want to experience all the original Disney magic, you'll want to head to the Magic Kingdom.

What is the main idea?

• There is something for everyone in Disney.

• Magic Kingdom is the best.

• You can see animals at Animal Kingdom

• Disneyworld is an expensive but fun trip.

Disneyworld is an amazing vacation destination. There is something for everyone in Disney. If you like animals, you can visit Animal Kingdom. Epcot is a great place to learn about different countries and their customs, as well as new innovations and inventions. If you are into movies, Hollywood Studios is the place for you. Perhaps you enjoy shopping and gaming instead. Then you will want to head over to Downtown Disney for those fun activities. Finally, if you want to experience all the original Disney magic, you'll want to head to the Magic Kingdom.

What is one supporting detail?

• There is something for everyone in Disney.

• If you like animals, visit Animal Kingdom.

• Disneyworld

• I love Disney!

Keep your teeth happy. Brush your teeth twice a day. Make sure you floss your teeth every time you brush and after you eat. Avoid eating anything that sticks to your teeth, like candy and syrup. Eat vegetables and fruits that don't cause cavities.
What is the main idea?

• Keep your teeth happy

• Brush your teeth twice a day

• Avoid eating candy and syrup

• Eat more vegetables

Someday we will all have robots that will be our personal assistants. They will look and behave much like humans. We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers. Amazingly, the robots of the future will be able to learn from experience. They will be smart, strong, and untiring workers whose only goal will be to make our lives easier. 
What is the main idea? 

• Someday we will all have robots to be our personal assistants

• We will be able to talk to these mechanical helpers

• They will look and behave much like real humans

• Robots of the future will be able to learn from experience

The Statue of Liberty is visited by thousands of people every year. The Statue of Liberty is a 151 foot tall statue of a woman holding a book and a torch. It was a gift of friendship from the people of France. It has become the universal symbol for freedom.
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 

• The Statue of Liberty is an amazing statue

• The Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall

• Thousands of people visit the Statues of Liberty each year

• It was a gift of friendship from France

The peregrine falcon is a beautiful wild bird. It is also one of the fastest. In 1978, the peregrine falcon was placed on the endangered species list. The main reason the peregrine falcon was dying out was the use of pesticides. 
Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail? 

• The peregrine falcon is one of the fastest wild birds

• It was placed on the endangered species list

• It was dying out because of pesticides

• The peregrine falcon is an amazing bird

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

• Sometimes people feel sad.

• You should do good things for others.

• We're not always happy.

• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

• Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

• Mark practices very hard to become a great skater.

• Mark is the best skater at the park.

• Mark wants to learn how to skate so he can compete.