Linda waited in line in the cafeteria with her tray. She put a slice of pizza, an apple, and a carton of milk on her tray. She took her lunch to a table with her friends so they could eat together. What's the main idea?

Kate and Tom bought a house. They got new furniture and decorations. When they finished decorating, Kate and Tom had a housewarming party. Their friends came over and celebrated their new home. What's the main idea?

Paula and Sue had a disagreement. "You lost my bracelet!" screamed Paula. "I did not!" shouted Sue. They argued for 20 minutes, then Sue said "I think we should take some time to ourselves. See you tomorrow." What's the main idea?

Jack bought a gallon of paint and a paintbrush. He took his supplies home and spent the morning painting his room. He was carefully not to drip on the floor. It took him 2 hours and was hard work. What's the main idea?

There were fresh lemons for sale at the farmer's market. Nick bought a dozen lemons. He took them home and squeezed the juice into a glass. He added sugar, water, and ice. He then enjoyed his glass of fresh lemonade. What's the main idea?

The huge pot bubbled on the stove. Cam added chicken, vegetables, and spices. It smelled delicious. It took a long time for his soup to cook. After it was done, he poured himself a bowl. What's the main idea?

The diving board was so tall that Naomi was afraid to jump. She stood looking down at the pool. Her friends yelled "You can do it!" She held her breath and jumped, making a splash. "Let's do it again!" Naomi said. What's the main idea?

Kayla's hair was very long so she went to get a haircut. The stylist cut her hair and used a product to make it smooth. Kayla was very happy with her new look and wanted to go show her friends. What's the main idea?

Ken saw a pair of green shoes in a store window. He went inside to take a closer look. There was only one pair left, and they were his size! "It's my lucky day" he thought as he bought them. What's the main idea?

Nat put on gloves and pulled out some cleaning supplies. She washed the windows, scrubbed the toilet, swept the floors, and dusted the shelves. When Nat's mom got home, the house was sparkling clean. What's the main idea?

Cora was busy planning her wedding. She printed her invitations, bought a dress, and decided what flavor of cake to get. She spent many hours planning because she wanted it to be perfect. What's the main idea?

Matt drove to Arizona. It took him a while to get there. He stopped along the way to take pictures of interesting things like mountains and sunsets. He would also stop to eat, rest, and get gas.

Kim had a sleepover for her birthday. Her friends came over after school. They ordered pizza and watched a movie. They ate cake and cookies. They stayed up late watching a movie. It was a fun birthday celebration. What's the main idea?