Key Idea and Details

Story:
An American art form began in 1938. That’s when the first comic book starring Superman came out. The Man of Steel was a superhero. Kids and adults both enjoyed these comic books.They liked the fact that the good guy always won. The comics sold well. Soon Batman and Robin had their own series of comic books. Over time Marvel Comics came up with more superheroes. They launched Spiderman and X-Men. These characters were very popular. Toys, games, and clothing featured them. Now, all these comic book characters have had their own movies.
What is the main idea?

• In a comic book, the superhero always wins.

• Superman was the first comic book hero.

• Over time, comic book superheroes have gained in popularity.

• Toys and games feature superheroes. 

Story:
All bicycle riders, young and old, should have the right equipment to practice bicycle safety. Bike parts such as tires and brakes must be in proper working condition.Each bicycle should have reflectors so that the rider can be seen from the front, back, and sides. A bell or horn can help prevent accidents, too. Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet to protect their head from an accident.
What is the main idea?

• Bicycle riders need to know hand signals.

• Bicycle riders need to get reflectors.

• Bicycle riders need the right equipment to practice bicycle safety.

• Bicycle riders should always wear a helmet.

Main Idea:
Harry Houdini became a famous magician for his escapes from impossible traps.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

• Houdini liked to travel to England to perform his magic tricks.

• Houdini was a very mysterious man.

• Houdini liked to do tricks with water.

• Houdini once escaped a straightjacket whilesuspended high in the air.

Where is the main  idea located?

• First Sentence

• Anywhere in the passage

• In the End

• Nowhere

What is the best question to ask yourself when you are trying to find the main idea?

• Who is the main character?

• What is the main event?

• What is one important detail?

• What point is the author trying to make?

What do you call "what the story/passage is mostly about" in informational text?

• main idea

• theme

• inference

• plot

Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What detail would support this main idea?

• Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.

• A tadpole is the name of a young frog.

• The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.

• Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

What detail would support this main idea?

• Octopuses have two eyes and four pairs of arms.

• Octopuses like to live in coral reefs.

• Octopuses use camouflage to disguise themselves.

• Octopuses move about by crawling or swimming.

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

• The conflict of the text

• The lesson or message of the text

• The ending of a text

• What the text is mainly about

What do we call the sentences that justify the main idea?

• supporting details

• key words

• main characters

• central ideas