Identifying Main Idea

Front

Luca's grandpa has a farm with a big garden and many animals. As a child, Luca was scared of the chickens that chased him. His grandpa taught him to shoo them away. Now, Luca feels grown up and is no longer afraid. What is the story about?

Back

Luca and the chickens

Front

Alex’s grandpa lives on the 18th floor in a big city. Alex used to fear looking out the high windows, but his grandpa showed him interesting sights like the library, train station, and park. Now, Alex enjoys looking out and feels grown up. What is this story mostly about?

Back

Alex and his grandpa’s windows

Front

Molly's experience with her new bike and learning to ride.

Back

Molly learns to ride a bike

Front

Story about Julie's experience with her new pink glasses and her teacher's similar glasses.

Back

Julie's new glasses

Front

Cody is a great soccer player who practices daily, scores goals, and is admired for his skills.

Back

Cody is a great soccer player.

Front

Main idea: Boots is very smart. He can sit, lay down, wave, and dance.

Back

Boots is very smart.

Front

Main idea: Joey's birthday celebration included a sign from Todd, spaghetti dinner, and a basketball gift from Dave.

Back

Joey had a great birthday.

Front

New carpet in living room leads to rules: no shoes, no food, no dog play.

Back

Peter's parents made new rules so the new carpet stays clean.

Front

Main idea about kittens' care.

Back

Kittens need special care.

Front

Main idea of the story: The puppy began to eat, yawned, chased his tail, rolled over, licked his paw, then finished eating.

Back

The puppy takes a long time to eat.