Main Idea Fun!
A kindergarten worksheet to help students identify the main idea in short nonfiction texts.
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Main Idea Fun!
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Read each short story. Then, choose the sentence that tells the main idea of the story.
Cats are furry pets. They like to play with toys. Cats also like to nap in sunny spots. Many people love to have cats as pets.
1. What is the main idea of the story?
Cats like to nap.
Cats make good pets.
Cats have furry coats.
Cats play with toys.
Apples grow on trees. They can be red, green, or yellow. We can eat apples raw or bake them in pies. Apples are a healthy snack.
2. What is the main idea of the story?
Apples are a healthy food.
Apples are red.
Apples grow on trees.
We can bake with apples.
Dogs love to run and play. They can learn many tricks, like sit and stay. Dogs are loyal and friendly animals. They make great friends.
3. What is the main idea of the story?
Dogs can learn tricks.
Dogs are good companions.
Dogs like to run.
Dogs are furry.