RS 1.1 - Finding the Main Idea

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown bake food. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works at night. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the day. She bakes bread and rolls. They are both good bakers.

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.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Mary has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten sleeps a lot. Mary gave it a soft blanket for a bed. When the kitten is awake, Mary plays with it. She always remembers to feed her kitten.

What is the main idea?

• The kitten sleeps a lot.

• Mary plays with her kitten.

• Mary has a new kitten.

• Mary wants a new pet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

A frog sat by the pond. He was very still. His green skin helped him hide. A bug flew close. The frog stuck out his tongue and ate it. Then, he sat still again, waiting for another bug.

What is the main idea?

• Frogs are green.

• Frogs eat bugs.

• Frogs do not move.

• Frogs live in ponds.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Jon held a ball. He bounced it on the ground. He bent his knees and jumped. The ball flew up into the air. Then it went down into the basket. "Yes!" Jon shouted.

What is the main idea?

• How to throw a basketball.

• Jon can jump.

• Jon likes basketball.

• Jon makes a basket.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

I am excited for the weekend! My family is going to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. My cousins will be there too. We will play games and have fun. The day goes by fast, and at the end, we are tired but don’t want to leave!

What is the main idea?

• Weekends are for traveling.

• The author has fun with their family.

• The author’s grandparents live far away.

• The author is sad to leave.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

What question helps you find the main idea?

• Who is the main character?

• What is the main event?

• What is one detail?

• What is the big idea?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Samantha, I miss you! I cannot eat or sleep when you are gone. I want to hear your funny voice and see your big smile. I miss how you eat soup with your fingers. Please come home soon.

What is the main idea?

• Samantha has bad manners.

• Samantha needs a dentist.

• Someone misses Samantha.

• Samantha is messy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

Soccer is a popular sport. Many people play soccer all over the world. More than 200 countries play. Soccer has been in the Olympic Games for a long time.

What is the main idea?

• Soccer is in the Olympics.

• Soccer is played everywhere.

• Soccer is called football in some places.

• Soccer is for boys and girls.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2