Main Idea & Details

Which question would be most helpful for figuring out the main idea of a book?

 

• What is my opinion on this topic?

• When was the passage published?

• What is the main thing the author wants to teach me?

The main idea of the text should be written as _______.

• a sentence

• one or two words

• a paragraph

Janet is afraid of dogs. When she is at the park, she avoids all dogs. Once she pet a dog, and felt really scared. Luckily, the dog was very nice! Janet likes cats a lot better than dogs

• Janet is afraid of dogs.

• Janet pet a dog at the park.

Shannon likes being the oldest child in her family. She knew her younger sisters looked up to her. She was happy she could stay up later than they could. She that her mom gave her more responsibilities.

• Shannon’s younger sister looked up to her.

• Shannon likes being the oldest child in the family.

We got a new puppy and we take him everywhere with us. When he gets older, he will go to school. He will learn many jobs. He will become a guide dog to help blind people.

• The puppy will go to school.

• The puppy will become a guide dog.

• The puppy goes places with his family.

One way to stay healthy is to exercise. Exercise helps you feel better, lose weight, and grow stronger. Taking a walk is a form of exercise. It helps you go outside and get fresh air. Playing a sport is another form of exercise. This is a fun way to be active. Taking classes at a gym is a way to be healthy and fit. There are many types of exercise you can do to improve your health.

• There are many types of exercise.

• Exercise makes you feel healthy.

• People need fresh air to stay fit.

Houseplants are beautiful and easy to care for. Some need just a little water every day. Some need a lot of water once a week. Most houseplants don’t need sunlight and can grow under indoor lights.

What is the main idea?

Houseplants are beautiful and easy to care for. Some need just a little water every day. Some need a lot of water once a week. Most houseplants don’t need sunlight and can grow under indoor lights.

Give one relevant detail that supports your main idea.

 The Johnson family is getting ready to go on a summer vacation. They go on a beach vacation every year. Last summer they went to a beach in Florida. This summer they are going to a beach in California. The already have their swimsuits packed to go.

What is the main idea?

 The Johnson family is getting ready to go on a summer vacation. They go on a beach vacation every year. Last summer they went to a beach in Florida. This summer they are going to a beach in California. The already have their swimsuits packed to go.

Give one relevant detail that supports your main idea.