Main Idea & Supporting Details — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. fact
2. idea
3. main
4. clue
5. topic
6. detail
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Details are small facts about the main idea.
Small bits of information that tell more about the big idea are called facts. They give you extra news about what the story is about.
2. The main idea is the most important part.
When something is the most important part, we call it the main part. The main idea is the biggest thought in the whole story.
3. You can find clues that support the big idea.
Little hints that help you understand the big idea are called clues. You can spot clues in the words and pictures.
4. Every story has one big topic it is about.
Every story is about one big thing, and that big thing is the topic. The topic tells you what you are reading about.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. Details are not important to a story.
True False
False. Details are very important because they tell you more about the main idea and help the story make sense.
2. The main idea is what a story is mostly about.
True False
True. The main idea is what the story is mostly about, like the biggest thought the writer wants to share.
3. A picture can help you find the main idea.
True False
True. Pictures show you what is happening, and looking at them gives you clues about the main idea.