Main Idea Practice

Front

What is the main idea? Everett held the ball in his hands.  He bounced it slowly on the ground.  Once. Twice. He crouched low and then jumped.  The ball flew into the air.  Up, up, up, it went.  Then down, down, into the basket.  “Yes!” he yelled.  “Nothing but net!”

Back

Everett makes a basket.

Front

Main idea of the passage about seaweed: When we think of seaweed, we usually picture brown or green plants a foot or so in length. Seaweeds are also of other colors. Some are red. Some kinds grow to lengths of a hundred feet! These form giant seaweed forests, where many kinds of fish take shelter. Emma and Mari were amazed to learn about this.

Back

What seaweed is like

Front

What does Brittany do?

Back

Brittany paints pictures.

Front

What is the main idea? Soccer players like Ashton and Nick learn many skills when playing soccer. They learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, Ashton and Nick learn how to work together with their teammates.

Back

Soccer players like Ashton and Nick learn many skills when playing soccer.

Front

What is the main idea? Mari has a new pet. Her pet is a baby kitten. It is soft and cuddly. The kitten likes to sleep a lot. Mari put a soft blanket in a box for its bed. Mari plays with her kitten when it is awake. She never forgets to feed her kitten.

Back

Mari's new pet is a kitten.

Front

What is the main idea?

Back

Ms. Tatham and Ms. Ella are bakers

Front

What is the main idea? Mari and Emma want to be firewomen. They want to ride on the big fire truck. Mari wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires. Emma wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.

Back

Mari and Emma want to be firewomen.

Front

What is the main idea about giraffes making noises?

Back

Giraffes do make noises

Front

Josh loves to play the guitar. He practices every day for hours. He learns new songs and plays them for his family. Sometimes, he even writes his own music. What is the main idea?

Back

Josh loves to play the guitar.

Front

What is the main idea? Emma is an avid reader. She visits the library every week to borrow new books. She enjoys exploring different genres, from mystery to science fiction. Reading helps her relax and learn new things.

Back

Emma is an avid reader.