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Main Idea Stories for 3-5th grades

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  • Andy went to the barber shop last week. The barber cut his hair. Once the barber was finished, Andy paid the barber $10 for the haircut.
    When did Andy go to the store? How much did he pay for the haircut?
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  • Michelle is going to a birthday party on Saturday. She went to the mall to buy a new dress with her sister. She picked out a red dress with white buttons
    Whom did Michelle go to the mall with? Why did she go to the mall?
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  • Mrs. Jones is the substitute teacher. Mrs Smith the lead teacher is sick with a cold. She hopes to be back in two days time.
    Who is Mrs Jones? Why is she in the school?
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  • Jenny is getting ready for her dance recital. Her dance recital is next month. She is practicing her routine with her dance class. They practice every week.
    Why is Jenny practIcing? When is her recital?
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  • Jeff is having a barbeque. He bought hamburgers and hot dogs. He took out ketchup and mustard. He set up a table in the backyard for his family and friends.
    Why are Jeff's friends and family at his house? What food is going to serve?
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  • Sparky is a clown. He juggles, paints faces, and makes balloon animals. However he likes making children laugh best of all.
    Who is Sparky? What does he like doing the best?
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  • Nick went fishing with his father. They fished for three hours but did not catch any fish
    Whom did Nick go fishing with? How many fish did they catch?
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  • Christina’s mother bought tickets to see the play “Annie.” She loves this play. She knows the words to every song in it. She is very excited
    Where is Christina going? How does Christina feel about going to the play?
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  • Ryan is playing on the playground at recess. He is waiting in line to go down the slide. His friend Joe is standing in front of him.
    Where is Ryan? Who is standing in front of him?
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  • Brandon is building a dog house for his dog Fluffy. He has nails and a hammer. His father is helping him.
    What is Brandon building? What tools is he using?
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  • Tammy went to the candy store. First she bought a pack of bubble gum. Then she decided to buy some skilttles. Finally she also ended up buying some chocolate.
    What did Tammy buy first? What else did she buy?
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  • Mr. Miller enjoys cleaning his house. First, he cleans the kitchen. Then, he vacuums the floor. Last, he folds the clean clothes from the laundry.
    How does Mr Miller feel about cleaning his house? What does he do after vacuuming ?
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  • Peter did not feel well. He had a fever. Peter stayed in bed all day. He was not happy to be in bed but glad he missed school
    Why didnt Peter go to school? How did he feel about being in bed?
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  • Alex went to a carnival. First he ate cotton candy and then had some corn dogs. He then went on some rides. He fell sick when he came home. He will not go back next time
    What did Alex eat at the carnival? Will he go back there again? Why not?
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  • Isabella is making grilled cheese. She takes out bread and slices of cheese. She puts the cheese on the bread. Then she places the sandwich in the toaster oven.
    Isabella makes grilled cheese.
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  • Martin was hungry. He decided to eat breakfast. He took out cereal from the cupboard. He poured the cereal into a bowl. He added milk. He got a spoon from the drawer and ate at the kitchen table.
    What time of the day is it? Where is Martin? 
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