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.

Jose had been wanting a new computer for months. He saved his money and went to the store with it. He picked out the computer he has wanted. It was sleek and silver. He smiled the whole drive home.

Doug and Mark sat on the bleachers to watch the baseball game. They watched the batter hit a home run and cheered. The boys drank soda and ate hot dogs. It was a fun day. What's the main idea?

Maggie had a history paper due tomorrow. She stayed up late to finish it. She was worried about getting it done on time. She printed her paper in the morning and handed it in just in time. 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?

Mrs. Garcia was working hard in her yard. She raked leaves, pulled weeds, and mowed the grass. Mrs. Garcia enjoyed spending time outside.

Sally wasn't feeling well on her way to school. She rested her head on her desk. Her teacher sent her to the nurse and called Sally's mom to pick her up. When she got home, Sally went straight to bed. What's the main idea?

Rover was a very dirty dog. Josh filled the tub with soapy water and put Rover in. Josh scrubbed him with water and soap. He rinsed Rover off and dried him with a towel. Rover wagged his tail. "All clean" Josh said. What's the main idea?

James went to the zoo with his children. They saw many animals. James liked the pandas the best. He took pictures of them and bought each of his kids a stuffed animal panda. He also bought himself a panda t-shirt. 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?

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?

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?

Mark went to the mall with his mom. Mark got a new pair of sneakers and his mom bought a new dress. They also picked out a gift to give to Mark's Dad. What's the main idea?