Exploring Main Ideas with Brain Pop Jr.

What is the primary point of a piece of writing called?

• Topic sentence

• Supporting detail

• Conclusion

• Main idea

How do rollercoasters move according to the paragraph?

• Without turning

• Slowly and steadily

• In different ways

• In a straight line

What does the topic sentence in a paragraph do?

• It concludes the argument.

• It adds a supporting detail.

• It provides an example.

• It introduces the main idea.

Why are supporting details important in a paragraph?

• They support the main idea.

• They conclude the paragraph.

• They contradict the main idea.

• They introduce new topics.

What is a supporting detail in the rollercoaster paragraph?

• Rollercoasters are dangerous.

• Rollercoasters can loop upside down.

• Rollercoasters are fun.

• Everyone loves rollercoasters.

How can you find the main idea in a nonfiction book?

• By skipping to the summary.

• By understanding the big idea and how chapters support it.

• By looking at the pictures.

• By reading the last chapter only.

What is the main idea of the book discussed?

• The history of rollercoasters

• Personal experiences on rollercoasters

• The science and planning behind making rollercoasters

• Different types of rollercoasters

What does the main idea of a chapter do in a nonfiction book?

• It provides entertainment.

• It supports the book's big idea.

• It introduces new characters.

• It summarizes the book.

What is a common way to identify the main idea in a story?

• Reading only the first paragraph.

• Ignoring the details.

• Looking for clues in the story.

• Focusing on the character names.

What helps the girl overcome her fear in the story?

• Riding the rollercoaster alone

• Her big sister's support

• Closing her eyes during the ride

• The safety instructions