Main Idea from IXL

Bright and beautiful, marigolds add color to a garden.

The heads of marigolds can be used as medicine.

Marigolds can bring helpful bugs to a garden.

What is the main idea of all 3 sentences?

• Roses, tulips, and marigolds have different uses.

• Marigold petals are used to color cloth.

• Marigolds are useful flowers.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

An ant can lift things up to fifty times its own weight.

To prepare for winter, some ants collect extra food and store it for later.

Most ants spend their lives gathering food, building colonies, and protecting the queen ant.

What is the main idea of all 3 sentences?

• Worker bees and ants work hard to protect their queen.

• Ants spend most of their lives working.

• Sometimes groups of ants move large objects.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Birds live in nests, but squirrels also make nests to stay in.

Fish make nests of bubbles, sand, or plants.

Bees build nests either above or below ground.

What is the main idea of all 3 sentences?

• Nests are home to more than just birds.

• Fish may live in underwater nests.

• Most animals build their nests in the summer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Recess gives students a time to learn new games and practice social skills.

After recess students pay attention better and get more done in the classroom.

Students can get exercise during school recess.

What is the main idea of all 3 sentences?

• During recess students exercise and play with each other.

• Students can use their imagination at recess.

• Recess is an important part of the school day.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Sometimes jellyfish eat small plants.

Jellyfish sometimes dine on small fish.

Crabs and shrimp are also on the menu for jellyfish.

What is the main idea for all 3 sentences?

• Crabs are food for jellyfish.

• The jellyfish diet includes both plants and animals.

• Sharks, sea turtles, and swordfish all eat jellyfish.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Soccer players have powerful legs.

Playing soccer keeps your bones healthy.

Soccer players have strong chests and backs.

What is the main idea for all 3 sentences?

• Soccer players have strong bodies.

• Lots of sports keep you healthy and strong.

• Playing soccer helps your heart stay healthy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2