Understanding Main Idea with GrammarSongs

What is the primary point an author wants to convey called?

• Summary

• Topic

• Main idea

• Supporting detail

What is the topic of the paragraph about Hope?

• Hope's activities

• Being a good pet owner

• Hiking

• Hope, the dog

Which of the following is a supporting detail in Hope's story?

• Main idea is crucial

• Hope is the topic

• Hope loves to swim

• Hope is a dog

Where can the main idea often be found in a paragraph?

• It varies greatly

• At the end

• In the first sentence

• In the middle

What was the main idea of the paragraph about Ross?

• Ross had a terrible day

• Ross was late for school

• It was raining

• Ross fell in a mud puddle

Why is understanding the main idea important when you read?

• To identify supporting details

• To understand the text better

• To find the topic

• To write better

What responsibility does a writer have regarding the main idea?

• To make it interesting

• To change it frequently

• To clearly communicate it to readers

• To hide it

Which sentence did NOT belong in Luke's paragraph about spaghetti?

• Marco Polo brought spaghetti to Italy

• Spaghetti was invented in China

• Spaghetti is enjoyed in many households

• I think macaroni is good too

Why is it important to include only sentences that support the main idea?

• To introduce new topics

• To entertain the reader

• To make the paragraph longer

• To avoid confusion

What can supporting details help readers understand?

• How to write

• The author's opinion

• Different topics

• The main idea