1. Honeybees are amazing insects that work together to help their colony survive. Worker bees collect nectar from flowers to make honey. They also build and maintain the hive. The queen bee lays eggs to produce more bees. Each bee has an important job that keeps the colony healthy and strong. <div><br></div><div>What is the main idea of this passage?</div>
2. Plants need several things to grow healthy and strong. They require sunlight to make their own food through photosynthesis. Water helps move nutrients throughout the plant. Good soil provides important minerals. Plants also need air to survive. <div> </div><div>What is the main idea of this passage?</div>
3. Plants need several things to grow healthy and strong. They require sunlight to make their own food through photosynthesis. Water helps move nutrients throughout the plant. Good soil provides important minerals. Plants also need air to survive. <div><br></div><div>Which detail from the passage supports the main idea?</div>
4. The four seasons bring different weather patterns. Summer brings hot temperatures and long days. Fall has cool weather and colorful leaves. Winter brings cold temperatures and snow. Spring has mild temperatures and rain that helps flowers grow. <div> </div><div>What is the main idea of this passage?</div>
5. The four seasons bring different weather patterns. Summer brings hot temperatures and long days. Fall has cool weather and colorful leaves. Winter brings cold temperatures and snow. Spring has mild temperatures and rain that helps flowers grow. <div><br></div><div>Which detail supports the main idea about seasons?</div>
This engaging digital activity helps third-grade students master the essential skill of identifying main ideas and supporting details in informational texts. Through interactive questions based on grade-appropriate passages, students practice determining central themes while understanding how key details support these main ideas.
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