Central Idea Relevant Details

Where can you find text clues to help you determine the central idea?

• Headings

• Table of contents

• First or last sentence

• Glossary

• Visuals and captions

Directions: Determine which supporting details are relevant and support the main idea statement. Mark the three best details with a check mark. Main Idea: The zoo has many different animals in the exhibits. Relevant Details:

• The ice cream stand at the zoo has my favorite flavor.

• There is an incredible black bear den to view at the zoo.

• The alligator swims right up to the glass where people can see it clearly.

• Giraffes have a large exhibit so they are able to roam and graze.

• The gift shop had picture frames, stuffed animals, and t-shirts for sale.

Directions: Determine which supporting details are relevant and support the main idea statement. Mark the three best details with a check mark.

Main Idea: It is important to study before tests.

Relevant Details:

• The teacher handed out pencils for us to use during the test.

• Rereading notes is a way to remember information.

• I think learning about the solar system is really interesting

• One way to study is gathering in a group of friends to go over the study guide.

• Flashcards are a great tool that help me study in the car and on the bus.

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Choose a fun way to exercise.

• There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

• There are many types of exercise.

• If you are not happy, exercise will fix it.

Directions: Determine which supporting details are relevant and support the main idea statement. Mark the three best details with a check mark.

Main Idea: Trees are an important part of nature.

Supporting Details:

• Trees cover over one-third of the Earth’s surface.

• Trees create oxygen, which is what we use to breathe.

• I planted a tree in my backyard.

• The oak tree is a very popular tree.

• Wildlife uses trees for food, shelter, and raising their young.

The rain began early in the morning. It fell as hard drops,

one after another. The sky was full of dark purple clouds.

Thunder began as a soft rumble and became louder

and louder. Lightning crashed every few minutes, making the sky a brilliant white.

Central idea: The storm was very strong.

Type 3 relevant details in the box below.

A SUPPORTING detail explains the central idea in a paragraph. What does SUPPORT mean?

• to search and find

• to hold up and help

• to end

• to write

What is a CENTRAL IDEA?

• Theme

• what the text is mostly about

• Plot

• paraphrase

The central idea is supported by what?

• concluding sentences

• details

• a chair

• reliable resources

What might be the central idea of a book titled "Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables?"

• Tomatoes are good for you.

• Strawberries have seeds on the outside.

• It's important to eat vegetables and fruit.

• Spinach is good for your bones.