Let's solve the problem step by step.
Passage:
> I can't wait until the summer begins. I am going to stay at my grandmother's house for an entire month. I love being there! I enjoy helping my grandmother work in her garden. At night, we play board games and eat cookies. It is a lot of fun. When the month is over, I am not ready to leave!
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Step 1: Understand the Question
We are asked to:
1. Identify the
main idea of the passage.
2. List
two details that support the main idea.
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Step 2: Identify the Main Idea
The
main idea is the central thought or message of the passage.
Let’s analyze the options:
a.
The narrator loves gardening.
→ This is only one part of the passage (helping in the garden), but it doesn’t cover the full picture.
b.
The narrator loves spending time at his grandmother's house.
→ This matches the overall feeling: excitement about staying, enjoying activities, and not wanting to leave.
c.
The narrator loves summer.
→ While the narrator is excited about summer, the focus is on what happens during summer — staying at grandma’s house.
d.
The narrator is ready for the summer.
→ This is true, but it’s more of a starting point. The real emphasis is on the experience at grandma’s house.
✔ So, the best choice is:
b. The narrator loves spending time at his grandmother's house.
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Step 3: Find Two Supporting Details
We need two specific sentences from the passage that show why the narrator loves being at grandma’s house.
From the passage:
- “I enjoy helping my grandmother work in her garden.” → Shows enjoyment of an activity.
- “At night, we play board games and eat cookies.” → Highlights fun shared moments.
- “When the month is over, I am not ready to leave!” → Shows how much they enjoy it.
Any two of these would work.
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✔ Final Answer:
What is the main idea?
b. The narrator loves spending time at his grandmother's house.
List two details that support the main idea:
1. I enjoy helping my grandmother work in her garden.
2. At night, we play board games and eat cookies.
*(Or alternatively: "When the month is over, I am not ready to leave!" as the second detail.)*
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This shows understanding of both the central theme and supporting evidence.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of main idea worksheet grade 3.
