Grade 3 · Reading & language
Find a short text’s main idea practice
Choose a statement that covers the important details of a short text.
Opening your practice adventure…
Try a sample
READ THE PASSAGE
At practice, players pass the ball to teammates. They listen to one another and plan the next move.
What is the main idea?
- A bridge helps people cross a stream.
- A library offers several ways to learn.
- The class cares for its garden.
- The team practices working together.
See the answer & why
The team practices working together.
Passing and listening are examples of cooperation.
A little hint: Look for an idea supported by most of the sentences, not one small detail.
A teaching tip
Look for an idea supported by most of the sentences, not one small detail.