WorksheetsLORENZ - MAIN IDEA 1
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 13mins
I can't wait until this weekend!
We’re going to my grandparents’
house and my entire family will be
there. I will spend most of my time
playing games with my cousins. We
always have such a good time
together! The day goes by so fast,
and by the end we are all
exhausted... but we still don’t want
to leave!
The main idea of this passage is:
Weekends are times to travel.
The writer enjoys spending time with family.
The writer’s grandparents live far away.
The writer is sad to leave her cousins .
Wilbur and Orville Wright were
brothers who were inventors, even
from a young age when they built
kites and bicycles. Many people
credit the Wright Brothers with
designing and building the first
successful airplane. In 1903, their
first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but
it continues to inspire people all over
the world to learn about science and
math, to work hard to realize their
dreams, and to use imagination to
achieve success.
The main idea of this passage is:
The Wright Brothers worked hard.
The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many
people.
Inventors build kites and bicycles.
The first flight was in 1903.
I have a dog whose name is Paco.
He is almost 10 years old. Paco is
very loveable with a brown face
and short black fur. He is one of
my best friends. He plays with
me, sleeps with me, and goes on
walks with me. I am so glad to
have him around. I love him.
The main idea of this passage is:
The dog’s name is Paco.
Everyone should have a dog.
The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
The dog is cute and sweet.
Eric gripped the bat in his hands.
His palms were sweaty but he took
a deep breath as he stepped up to
the plate. He had to score a run or
his team would lose the game.
When the pitcher threw a fastball,
Eric’s reflexes took over and he
heard the “Crack!” of the bat hitting
the ball. His heart raced with
excitement as he ran to first base.
He was safe!
The main idea of this passage is:
Eric plays baseball.
Eric scores a homerun.
How to play baseball.
Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
Homemade pizza is delicious.
First, make the dough from flour,
water, and yeast. After that,
begin making the tomato sauce.
Next, add any vegetables you like.
Then, bake it in the oven. After a
short time, the kitchen begins to
smell delicious. Soon, it’s ready to
eat!
The main idea of this passage is:
Pizza is made from flour
How to make homemade pizza
Pizza is easy to make
Pizza makes the kitchen smell delicious
If you are feeling sad, you can make
yourself feel better by doing a few
simple things. You can take a walk
(or get another form of exercise),
you can talk to a friend, or you can
write down your feelings. Writing
down the good things in your life will
help too. Doing something good for
someone else will also help you feel
better. If you still feel a little sad, act
happy. It works like magic to make
you feel better!
The main idea of this passage is:
Sometimes people feel sad
You should do good things for others
We’re not always happy
There are many ways to make yourself feel better
Did you know that giraffes are the
tallest animals in the world? They
are unique in other ways, too. For
one thing, they sleep only about 20
minutes each day, and usually not
more than five minutes at a time.
(They have to remain alert for
predators.) Also, every giraffe’s
coat is unique, and varies in color
from white to nearly black,
depending on what they eat and
where they live.
The main idea of this passage is:
Giraffes don’t sleep very much.
Giraffes are unique animals.
There are many animals in the world.
No animal is taller than a giraffe.
Hurricanes are large, intense storms
that begin over the ocean, where
they gather heat and energy from
the water. Hurricanes move slowly
toward land, usually moving 10-20
miles per hour for more than one
week. The most dangerous part of
the hurricane is the storm surge,
when it reaches land and causes
flooding. Wind and waves also
contribute to the damage caused by
these surges.
The main idea of this passage is:
Hurricanes are dangerous storms.
One type of storm is called a tornado.
Hurricanes begin over the ocean.
Hurricanes are different from other storms.
