Understanding the Main Idea and Key Details

What is the main idea of a text?

• The title of the text

• The author's name

• The number of pages in the text

• What the text is mostly about

What does the picture of a basket and blanket suggest in the passage?

• A camping trip

• A trip to the beach

• A visit to the zoo

• A picnic

What is the main idea of the passage about picnics?

• How to cook food for a picnic

• What to bring on a picnic

• Where to have a picnic

• Who to invite to a picnic

Which item is NOT mentioned as something to bring on a picnic?

• A tent

• A blanket

• A basket

• Sunscreen

Why is it important to underline evidence in a text?

• To highlight difficult words

• To make the text look colorful

• To prove your answers

• To make reading easier

What should you do after identifying the main idea?

• Find the key details that support it

• Write a summary of the text

• Ignore the rest of the text

• Draw a picture of the text

What is the first thing you need to bring on a picnic according to the passage?

• Toys

• Sunscreen

• A basket with food

• A blanket

What is the purpose of reading the text multiple times?

• To memorize it

• To find the main idea and key details

• To practice reading aloud

• To count the number of words

What should you bring to protect yourself from the sun during a picnic?

• An umbrella

• A hat

• Sunglasses

• Sunscreen and water

What activity is suggested at the end of the lesson?

• Read a new text and find the main idea

• Write a story

• Draw a picture of a picnic

• Sing a song about picnics