Main Idea Practice with Turning Point Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott

Animals protect themselves in many ways. Some change their colors. Some sting. Some run fast. Some use their sharp claws as weapons. What is the paragraph about? 1.How animals protect themselves 2.Bee stings 3.Camouflage Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott

Animals protect themselves in many ways. Some change their colors. Some sting. Some run fast. Some use their sharp claws as weapons. Where did you find the main idea? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1.First sentence 2.Second sentence 3.Last sentence

Today is the first day of school. Meg has been waiting for this day. She can’t wait to begin first grade. But Meg cannot go to school today. She cannot meet her new teacher. She cannot be with all of her friends. Meg is sick with the flu. What is the main idea? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1.Meg cannot meet her teacher. 2.Meg is sick with the flu. 3.Today is the first day of school.

Today is the first day of school. Meg has been waiting for this day. She can’t wait to begin first grade. But Meg cannot go to school today. She cannot meet her new teacher. She cannot be with all of her friends. Meg is sick with the flu. Where did you find the main idea? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1.First sentence 2.Second sentence 3.Last sentence

It is important to brush your teeth twice a day. Your teeth will be clean. Your breath will smell good, and you will not get cavities. What is this paragraph about? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1.Clean breath 2.Cavities 3.Importance of brushing your teeth

It is important to brush your teeth twice a day. Your teeth will be clean. Your breath will smell good, and you will not get cavities. Where did you find the main idea? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1.First sentence 2.Second sentence 3.Last sentence

Sam loves to read. In fact, Sam would rather read than watch TV! Sam’s favorite book is “Charlotte’s Web.” Sam goes to the library every week to see what’s new. What is the main idea? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1.Sam goes to the library every week. 2.Sam loves to read. 3.Sam’s favorite book is “Charlotte’s Web.”

Sam loves to read. In fact, Sam would rather read than watch TV! Sam’s favorite book is “Charlotte’s Web.” Sam goes to the library every week to see what’s new. Where did you find the main idea? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1.First sentence 2.Second sentence 3.Last sentence

Anteaters have interesting eating habits. They like to eat ants and termites. They use their strong claws to open ants’ nests. Then, they put their long snouts inside the nests and use their sticky tongues to lap up the insects. What is the main idea? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1.Anteaters eat ants and termites. 2.Anteaters use their claws to catch bugs. 3.Anteaters have interesting eating habits.

Anteaters have interesting eating habits. They like to eat ants and termites. They use their strong claws to open ants’ nests. Then, they put their long snouts inside the nests and use their sticky tongues to lap up the insects. Where did you find the main idea? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1.First sentence 2.Second sentence 3.Last sentence.

The next time you get a chance, take a look at a dollar bill. If it’s new it will last about 2 years. You can fold a dollar bill backward and forward about 4,000 times before it will tear. The dollar bill is made is strong and made to last. What is the main idea? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1.A dollar bill can fold. 2.A dollar bill can tear. 3.A dollar bill is strong.

The next time you get a chance, take a look at a dollar bill. If it’s new it will last about 2 years. You can fold a dollar bill backward and forward about 4,000 times before it will tear. The dollar bill is made is strong and made to last. Where did you find the main idea? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1.First sentence 2.Second sentence 3.Last sentence

Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth. It can get as cold as 100 degrees below zero. The ice never melts. It just keeps building up. There is enough ice to cover the Unites States with a layer that is 2 miles thick. Brrr! What is the main idea? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1. The ice never melts. 2.Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth. 3.It can get as cold as 100 degrees below zero.

Antarctica is the coldest place on Earth. It can get as cold as 100 degrees below zero. The ice never melts. It just keeps building up. There is enough ice to cover the Unites States with a layer that is 2 miles thick. Brrr! Where did you find the main idea? Copyright © 2009 Kelly Mott 1.First sentence 2.Second sentence 3.Last sentence

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