Finding the Main Idea

Which of the following sentences states the main idea of the paragraph?

• The stars stand for all of our states.

• The stars and stripes on the American flag are symbols.

• Each time a new state joins our country, a star is added to the flag.

How many more sentences tell about the main idea?

• 4 sentences

• 2 sentences

• 3 sentences

What would be a good title for the paragraph?

• The First American Flag

• How to Make a Flag

• Thirteen Colonies

• The Stars and Stripes on Our Flag

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Boots is my dog.

• Boots can sit.

• Boots is very smart.

• Most dogs can't dance.

What would be a good title for the paragraph?

• My Clever Dog, Boots

• Dance, Boots!

• Lazy Dogs

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Peter cannot go in the living room.

• Peter's parents don't like the carpet.

• Peter likes to make a mess.

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

What would be a good title for the paragraph?

• Old Carpet

• New Carpet, New Rules

• Messy Carpet

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Brad's father was angry.

• Brad has good driving skills.

• Brad's first driving lesson did not go well.

• Brad always drives poorly.

What would be a good title for the paragraph?

• Accidents Happen

• Best Driver Ever

• Racing Cars

What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Ivy is an excellent bowler.

• It's important to have a good attitude.

• Ivy is a better bowler than Fern.

• Ivy is not a good bowler.