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?

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?

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?

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?

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

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Laura babysat her nephews last weekend and it was a challenge. One threw a football inside and broke a vase. The other spilled his water bottle everywhere. They colored on the walls with crayons. Laura was exhausted. 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?

Mike tried to tie his shoe, but had trouble. His dad sat with him and showed him how to make two loops and tie them together. After a few tries, Mike did it. He hugged his Dad and ran to go play. 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.

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?

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?

Lilly went shopping for a new car. The salesman was friendly. He showed Lilly many cars and answered her questions. The salesman was so kind that he gave Lilly a discount. She drove away in her new car and thanked him. 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?

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?

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?

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?

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?