Language Arts: Main Idea and Supporting Details

Read the passage: Birds build nests in many places. Some birds make nests in trees. Some birds build nests on the ground. A nest keeps eggs and baby birds safe. What is the main idea of the passage?

Read the passage: A pond is full of living things. Frogs hop near the water. Fish swim under the surface. Dragonflies fly above the plants. Write two supporting details from the passage.

Read the passage: The library is a helpful place. You can borrow books to read at home. You can use computers to find information. A librarian can help you choose a good book. What is the main idea?

Which sentence does not support this main idea? Main idea: Dogs need care every day. A. Dogs need fresh water. B. Dogs need food. C. Dogs like to chase balls. D. Dogs need walks and exercise.

Read the passage: Mia goes to soccer practice after school. She stretches before she plays. She practices kicking the ball. She listens to her coach. What is the main idea of the passage?

Read the passage: Sunflowers grow tall in the summer. They need sunshine and water. Their yellow petals look bright. Birds may eat their seeds. Which detail supports the idea that sunflowers are plants that grow in summer?

Write one supporting detail for this main idea: Brushing your teeth helps keep your mouth healthy.

Read the passage: Firefighters help keep people safe. They put out fires. They rescue people from danger. They teach families how to prevent fires. Which title best tells the main idea? A. How to Drive a Truck B. Firefighters Help People C. A Rainy Day D. My Favorite Book

Read the passage: Whales are very large animals that live in the ocean. Some whales sing long songs. Whales come to the surface to breathe air. Many whales travel far through the sea. What is the main idea?

Read these sentences: 1. Apples can be red, green, or yellow. 2. Apples grow on trees. 3. Apples are a popular fruit. 4. Many people eat apples as snacks. Which sentence is the main idea?

Read the passage: On the snow day, Leo put on his boots and coat. He built a snowman in the yard. Then he made snow angels with his sister. After lunch, they drank warm cocoa. Write two details that support the idea that Leo enjoyed a snow day.

Which sentence does not belong in this paragraph? Bees are important insects. They fly from flower to flower. They help plants grow by spreading pollen. My backpack is blue. Bees also make honey.

Find the main idea for these details: Camels can go a long time without water. Some desert lizards hide from the hot sun. Many desert animals are active at night. What is the main idea?

Choose the best main idea sentence to begin this paragraph: ____. First, wash your hands. Next, spread peanut butter on one slice of bread. Then, add jelly and put the slices together. A. Sandwiches are funny. B. It is easy to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. C. Jelly can be purple. D. Bread comes in a bag.

Read the passage: At the campsite, Ava helped set up the tent. She gathered sticks for the fire pit. She roasted a marshmallow after dinner. She listened to owls at night. What is one supporting detail for the main idea that Ava did activities at the campsite?