Main Idea and Supporting Details

Front

What is the main idea? Options: 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.

Back

There are many ways to make yourself feel better.

Front

Mark wanted to be a great skater. But he didn't want to spend the hours practicing. He wished he could just do the tricks easily. Mark's dream was to have everyone stop and stare when he entered the skate park. He  wanted them to say, "Mark is the best skater in the whole world."
What is the main idea?

Back

Mark wants everyone to think he's a great skater without doing the hard work.

Front

Tom started to reel in his line. The fish tugged and pulled hard. Judging by the weight of his catch, this fish could feed his family for three days. Tom struggled to stay in the boat and not be pulled over the side. Finally his catch came into view. He had snagged a snapping turtle!
What is the main idea?

Back

Tom catches a snapping turtle while fishing.

Front

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

Back

Mary’s new pet is a kitten.

Front

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

Back

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

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

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers. They work at a store called Bake Goods to Go. Mrs. Jones works nights. She bakes cakes, cookies, and pies. Mrs. Brown works in the daytime. She bakes bread and rolls. Both Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are very good bakers.
What is the main idea?

Back

Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Brown are bakers

Front

Which sentence is a supporting detail that recycling is important? Options: There are many landfills available for waste., Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down., Clean jars before recycling them., Separate your paper, cans, and glass jars before recycling.

Back

Recycling paper saves trees from being cut down.

Front

Which sentence is a supporting detail that you should get enough sleep? Options: Many people sleep later on the weekends., Caffeine keeps some people awake at night., Dark rooms are best for sleeping., Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Back

Seven to nine hours keeps you refreshed the next day.

Front

What is the main idea of the passage about Bella's birthday party?

Back

Bella’s birthday party