Main Idea

Choose the appropriate main idea for this prompt: Look at the picture below. [There is a picture of a girl shrugging. I couldn’t paste it here.] Sometimes it can be hard to decide between one thing and another. Write about a time when you had to make a choice. Be sure to — • write about a personal experience • organize your writing • develop your ideas in detail • choose your words carefully • use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

• I once had to make a tough decision between getting a new puppy or taking a trip to Mexico.

• A lot of times I have have a hard time making decisions.

• Sometimes I have a hard time deciding what to eat, but other times I have a hard time deciding what to wear.

• Whenever you make a tough decision, you should always consider what is the right thing to do.

Choose the appropriate main idea for the following prompt: READ the information in the box below. No matter how old we are, we can always have fun. THINK about the fun things you get to do as a fourth grader. WRITE about one reason you like being in the fourth grade. Tell what you like and explain why you like it. Be sure to — clearly state your central idea organize your writing develop your writing in detail choose your words carefully use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

• Fourth grade has been my favorite year ever.

• My grandparents may be old, but they are the most fun people I know.

• What I like most about fourth grade is learning to draw pictures in art class.

• Music and PE are my two favorite things in fourth grade.

Choose the appropriate main idea for the following prompt: READ the information in the box below. When we are young, we often imagine having the chance to meet someone we admire. THINK about having the chance to meet anyone in the world. What person would you choose to meet? WRITE about the person you would want to meet and explain why you would choose that person. Be sure to — • clearly state your central idea • organize your writing • develop your writing in detail • choose your words carefully • use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

• Meeting someone that you truly admire can change your life forever.

• My mom is the most important person in my life.

• I would like to meet Justin Bieber because he is so cute.

• Abraham Lincoln was one of America's most important presidents.

Choose the appropriate main idea for the following prompt:

READ the following quotation.

I do not know of anyone who has gotten to the top without hard work. —Margaret Thatcher

THINK about all the hard work you do. It may be work you do at school, at home, or outside.

WRITE about one type of hard work you do. Tell about your work and explain why it is so hard to do.

Be sure to —

• clearly state your central idea

• organize your writing

• develop your writing in detail

• choose your words carefully

• use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

• I work hard to be the best player on my team.

• Everyone who gets to the top has to work hard to get there.

• Margaret Thatcher understands that you must work hard to get to the top.

• I work hard at school and at home.

Choose the appropriate main idea for this prompt: Look at the picture below. [There is a picture of a girl shrugging. I couldn’t paste it here.] Sometimes it can be hard to decide between one thing and another. Write about a time when you had to make a choice. Be sure to — • write about a personal experience • organize your writing • develop your ideas in detail • choose your words carefully • use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

• I've never had to make a tough decision.

• It can be really difficult to make tough decisions, but my dad taught me how.

• I have to make tough decisions every day.

• When my mom asked if I wanted to quit my football team, I had no idea what I should do.

Choose the appropriate main idea for the following prompt: READ the information in the box below. When we are young, we often imagine having the chance to meet someone we admire. THINK about having the chance to meet anyone in the world. What person would you choose to meet? WRITE about the person you would want to meet and explain why you would choose that person. Be sure to — • clearly state your central idea • organize your writing • develop your writing in detail • choose your words carefully • use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

• If I could meet one person in the world it would be Bugs Bunny.

• If I could meet anyone in the world it would be Kobe Bryant and Tom Brady.

• The person I most admire is my big brother.

• If I could meet one person in the world it would be Michael Jordan.

Choose the correct main idea for the following prompt: Look at the picture below. [There is a picture of a boy holding a bat waiting to swing at a pitch. I couldn’t paste the picture here.] Sometimes we can do anything if we are determined. Write about a time when you tried your hardest. Be sure to — write about a personal experience organize your writing • develop your ideas in detail • choose your words carefully • use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

• You can do anything as long as you try your hardest and never give up.

• I always try my best to do what's right.

• Baseball is my favorite sport.

• I tried my hardest to make the cheerleading squad.

Choose the appropriate main idea for this prompt: READ the information in the box below. A good friend is someone who is always there for you. THINK about a time when a friend helped you. WRITE about a time when a friend was there for you. Be sure to — clearly state your central idea organize your writing develop your writing in detail choose your words carefully use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

• A) A good friend is someone who always listens to you.

• B) My friend helped me when I was feeling sad.

• C) Friends are important in life.

• D) I have many friends who are always there for me.

Choose the appropriate main idea for the following prompt: READ the information in the box below. Books can take you to different worlds. THINK about a book that took you to a different world. WRITE about a book that transported you to another place. Be sure to — clearly state your central idea organize your writing develop your writing in detail choose your words carefully use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

• A) Books are a great way to learn new things.

• B) I love reading books about different cultures.

• C) 'Harry Potter' took me to a magical world.

• D) Reading is a fun activity.

Choose the appropriate main idea for this prompt: READ the information in the box below. Everyone has a favorite hobby. THINK about your favorite hobby. WRITE about your favorite hobby and why you enjoy it. Be sure to — clearly state your central idea organize your writing develop your writing in detail choose your words carefully use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences

• A) My favorite hobby is painting because it relaxes me.

• B) Hobbies are important for personal growth.

• C) I have many hobbies that I enjoy.

• D) Everyone should have a hobby.