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Main Idea and Detail
Main Idea and Detail
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MLS Quiz Bowl 2017
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What are key details?
information that supports the main idea
information
details about the main character
main facts
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The boy was afraid. He peeked in the crack. He started shaking. The main idea is
the boy is afraid
he peeked in the crack
he started shaking
the boy wanted to cry
3
Kiesha is cleaning. She's setting up games. She's excited about guests. Main idea is
Kiesha is preparing for a sleepover
Kiesha has friends
Kiesha is responsible
Kiesha is cleaning
4
The school was so hot. The kids were sweating. Rooms needed fans. Key details are
the school was hot
the kids were sweating
kids were sweating and rooms needed fans
Fans cool people off
5
In the movie "Are We There Yet", the main idea is
Nick falls in love with a nice lady
Nick has to babysit two kids as they go on a road trip
the kids dislike Nick
the kids play pranks on Nick
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Jason lost his helmet. He was upset. He asked his friend to borrow his helmet. Main idea is
Jason is a football player
Jason lost his helmet
Jason was upset
His friend is nice
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The main idea is the forest is scary. Supporting details can be
The forest has birds, trees and grass
The forest is dark with lions, tigers and bears
The forest is fun with nice birds
The forest is 3000 square feet
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Rachel plays basketball well. She can run fast and jump high. The main idea is
Rachel ran track
Rachel is athletic
Rachel is healthy
Rachel is a girl</div>
9
The winds blew hard. The sky grew dark. A storm was coming. Key details are
the winds blew hard, the sky grew dark
A storm is coming
A storm is coming and the winds blew hard
Storms can hurt people
10
The main idea of the movie Good Burger is
If you hit someone, pay for their insurance bill
store managers dislike each other
Burgers are not healthy for you
Two fast food restaurants battle to be the most successful
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It smells funny. I don't like broccoli. The green color is strange. Key details are
Green vegetables are nasty
Broccoli is healthy
I don't like broccoli
Broccoli smells funny and has a strange color
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All the roads were icy. Cars were sliding. Residents used a lot of salt. The main idea is
Storms are dangerous
All the roads were icy
Cars were icy
The city sent out trucks to lay salt on the ground
13
What is the main idea?
the details in a story
facts and opinions
what the story is mostly about
facts and details
14
The main idea of "The Jungle Book" is that
Mowgli is better and more fit for the jungle than the wolves
Tigers rule the jungle
Mowgli learned how to emulate animals
Mowgli is trying to survive in a jungle with a viscous tiger
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The main idea is Lebron James is a good ball player. Supporting details can be
He practices and argues with his coach
He exercises and plays basketball with his kids
He likes to dance, laugh and post pictures</div>
He passes the ball well, motivates his team and practices
16
In the movie "Iron Man" the main idea is
Iron man's suit can throw flames and withstand attacks
A superhero girl tries to save the day
A superhero man with a powerful suit fights to save the world
Robots are better than people
17
The main idea is Justin Bieber wants to make new songs... details may be that
He goes to parties and dances
He makes new friends
He tells his manager he wants to retire
He goes to the studio and writes new lyrics
18
Dogs are friendly. They like to lick. They like to play. Key details are
Dogs like to lick and play
Dogs are not nice
Dogs are friendly
Dogs like to lick
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Tigers live in forests. Birds live in nests. Bees live in hives. The main idea is
Tigers live in forests
Bird nests are made of twigs
Forests are dangerous
Where animals live
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In the movie "Home Alone" the main idea is
It's Christmas and family goes on vacation
Kevin's parents left him home by himself while they vacate
Kevin's family doesn't like him
Bandits try to rob the home of Kevin who is left alone
