Main Idea and Key Details

Front

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

Back

What the story is about 

Front

What is the main idea of the passage about activities at the beach?

Back

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

Front

What is the main idea of the passage about soccer players?

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Front

How do bats navigate and locate food?

Back

how bats use sound

Front

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!
What is the main idea?

Back

The author enjoys spending time with her family.

Front

Key details give important information to support the main idea.

Back

True

Front

Determine the main idea: theater, candy, popcorn, dark.

Back

Going to the movies.

Front

What is a detail that tells about the main idea of Mount Rushmore?

Back

which presidents are at Mount Rushmore

Front

You can make all sorts of things with Legos. (Which detail doesn't belong?)

• You can very easily build a column.
• You can make a castle, a monkey, or a car.
• It hurts to step on Legos with bare feet.
• There are even kits available to make Star Wars ships.

Back

It hurts to step on Legos with bare feet.

Front

Identify the statement that doesn't belong in the context of 6th grade band instruments: Brass instruments include the trumpet, trombone, and tuba., Percussion instruments are played by striking or plucking., Flutes, clarinets, and saxophones are woodwinds., You'll play for your school at Christmas and at year's end.

Back

You'll play for your school at Christmas and at year's end.