Main Idea and Supporting Details

Directions: Read each paragraph carefully and determine the main idea in complete sentences. Be sure to read all directions. Try your best and answer wisely. Splashing fun Water slides are such a blast! They can go slow, fast, or even as much as 40 miles per hour! The slower water slides have more twists and turns unlike others, which make them more fun. Water slides can be even more exciting when you slide down with a friend, or sibling. The best part about them is that they are all different, whether you like small, big, or short water slides. What was the main idea that best refers to the paragraph? You can go on water slides with a friend or sibling. There are a lot of twists and turns in water slides. Water slides are a lot of fun. Water slides can be fast and slow. What does the word blast mean as shown in the paragraph? an explosion happened you take off something bad happened extremely fun and enjoyable Write THREE supporting ideas for the main idea. You can list these in complete sentences. Under the Sea Do you know what the biggest creature of the ocean is? Blue Whales are one of the biggest creatures in the ocean. It’s not only the largest creature of the ocean, it’s also the biggest creature in the world! The largest Blue Whale ever measured is 110 feet long! Their average length is just about 70 to 90 feet long. I can’t believe my eyes! What is the main idea of this paragraph? Check how ever many boxes that you think are supporting details of the main idea. Do you know what the biggest creature of the ocean is? The largest Blue Whale ever measures is 110 feet! A Blue Whale is one of the largest creatures of the ocean! Their average length is just about 70 to 90 feet long. I can't believe my eyes! It’s not only the largest creature of the ocean, it’s also the biggest creature in the world What is the definition of the word average in the paragraph? Center of something Normal For the most part Overall Which sentence helps you determine the main idea? Only the first sentence Look for the word that is repeated more than once Only the last sentence Answers a, b, and c Which sentence is most likely true? Fish can hold their breath longer than squid. Whales and other sea creatures are always hunting. Blue Whales live in the ocean. The longest Blue Whale ever measured is 200ft.