Main Idea and Details

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.

What is the main idea?

• Mrs. Jones bakes pies.

• Mrs. Brown bakes rolls.

• Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

• They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

What is the main idea?

• Soccer players learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

• Soccer players learn how to dribble.

• Soccer players learn how to work together as teammates.

• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

The first book Chris read in fifth grade was about a lost kitten. Then he read a book about a family of bears, and then he read about a wild kangaroo in Australia. It seems every book Chris reads is about animals. Last week he found a good book about snakes and reptiles, and another book about elephants. Today Chris went to the library, and he checked out a book about dolphins, whales and other animals that live in the sea. The best summary of this passage is...

• Chris likes kangaroos.

• Chris is in the fifth grade.

• Chris reads a lot of books about animals.

• Dolphins and whales live in the sea.

What is the MAIN IDEA of this story?

• She loves to swim with me.

• My dog, Hope, is the best dog in the world.

• She always comes when I call her.

What DETAIL SENTENCE talks about the main idea in this story?

• Candies are delicious.

• My dog, Hope, is the best dog in the world.

• She always comes when I call her.

What DETAIL SENTENCE is NOT RELATED to the main idea in this story?

• Candies are delicious.

• She loves to swim with me.

• She always comes when I call her.

What is the CONCLUDING SENTENCE in this story?

• Candies are delicious.

• In fact, Hope is a great companion.

• She always comes when I call her.

What is the MAIN IDEA of this story?

• At the end, Ross began to cry.

• Ross is a happy dog.

• Ross was having a terrible day!