What is the main idea?

Many people like to make s'mores while camping.

Effect: All the houses were destroyed. What is the cause?

A tornado came through the neighborhood.

It's a winter sport, played with an orange ball, tournament is in March. What is the main idea?

Basketball is my favorite sport.

What is the main idea?

It is important to bring a flashlight when you camp.

What does main idea mean?

Tells what the story is really about

Your brother knocked it over with their hand.

What does supporting details tell the reader in a story?

Facts that support the main idea.

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1
What is the main idea?
Many people like to make s'mores while camping.
Some people like to burn their marshmallows.
S'mores are yummy and fun to make.
2
Cause: Forget to pay your house bill. What is the effect?
The bank gives you cookies.
You loose your house.
You don't have to pay rent anymore.
3
Main Idea: The mountains. Which one could be a supporting detail(s) for the main idea?
People wear t-shirts and shorts here.
You can play in the sand.
People can hike here.
4
Cause: Forget to pay your house bill. What is the effect?
You loose your house.
The bank gives you cookies.
You don't have to pay rent anymore.
5
Effect: All the houses were destroyed. What is the cause?
A tornado came through the neighborhood.
The big bad wolf came to all the houses.
The clouds blew the wind towards the houses.
6
What is the effect?
Make up an excuse.
Feed your dog more homework.
Sit out your recess
7
What is the effect?
Can't eat lunch.
Beg the lunch leaders to give you food.
Look hungry and ask for money.
8
What is the antonym for dull?
sharp
flat
rusty
9
It's a winter sport, played with an orange ball, tournament is in March. What is the main idea?
Basketball is my favorite sport.
Tennis is my favorite sport.
Soccer is my favorite sport.
10
Supporting details: swim in the summer, be with your friends, & sleep in.What is the main idea?
Summer is my favorite season.
Winter is my favorite season.
Spring is my favorite season.
11
What is the main idea?
A lantern is another great way to get light.
It is important to bring a flashlight when you camp.
Use a flashlight to read or play games in the dark.
12
What is the synonym for ancient?
new
young
old
13
What does main idea mean?
Tells what the story is really about
Tells what ideas the story has.
Gives hints to the reader.
14
What is the cause?
Your brother knocked it over with their hand.
You found it like this in the kitchen.
You don't like milk.
15
What is the effect?
Go home.
Stand at the bus until another arrives.
You are late to school.
16
What does supporting details tell the reader in a story?
Details in the story.
Table legs on a table.
Facts that support the main idea.

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