Let’s read the story carefully to find the main idea.
The story is about Anna and Tom visiting Grandma’s house for the weekend. On Saturday morning, they see Grandma struggling with a heavy bag of groceries. They decide to help her carry it into the kitchen. Because they helped, Grandma thanks them by making chocolate chip cookies.
Now let’s look at the answer choices:
A. “Anna and Tom went to Grandma’s house for the weekend.”
→ This is true, but it’s just background info — not the most important part of the story.
B. “Grandma made chocolate chip cookies.”
→ This happened because they helped, but it’s not the main point — it’s the result.
C. “Anna and Tom helped Grandma carry a heavy bag of groceries.”
→ This is what the whole story is really about — their kind action that led to everything else.
D. “The bag of groceries was heavy.”
→ That’s a detail, not the main idea.
So the best choice is C — it covers the key event that drives the story.
Now, for supporting details (things from the story that prove the main idea):
1. They noticed Grandma struggling to carry the bag.
2. They took the heavy bag from Grandma and carried it to the kitchen.
These two facts show how they helped — which supports the main idea.
Final Answer:
Main Idea: C
Supporting Details:
- They noticed Grandma struggling to carry the bag.
- They took the heavy bag from Grandma and carried it to the kitchen.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of main idea and supporting details worksheet.
