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Grade 3 · Comprehension: Understanding and Responding to Texts · Main Idea and Key Details · Interactive lesson

Find the Main Idea

Read each short passage and choose the idea supported by most or all of its details.

Passage 1 of 3

What is the main idea?

Mina fills a shallow dish with water. She places it in a shady part of the yard and adds a few stones where insects can rest. Each morning, she checks that the dish is clean and full.

Choose the main idea, then check your answer.

Show the passages and main ideas without the activity
  1. Mina makes a safe water station for small animals. The dish, shade, stones, and daily care all support this idea.
  2. The class used labelled bins to reduce lunch waste. The poster, bins, and smaller garbage bag are key details.
  3. Arlo improved his violin song by practising. His early mistakes and smooth Friday performance show his improvement.