Name Main Idea and Details Lesson 8 (@ skill Reminder. * The main idea is usually found in the first or last sentence of a passage. It is the most important idea in a passage. * Details tell about the main idea. ® Read the paragraph. Circle the letter of the best answer to each question. Some animals have very unusual traits. For example, goldfish can remember things they learn for only three seconds. Zebras cannot see the color orange. While most creatures sleep with their eyes closed, dolphins keep one eye open. Adult birds chew food for their baby birds before spitting it into their mouths. Pay attention to the next animal you see. You might learn something! 1. What is a main idea? A the longest sentence B_ the most important idea C a supporting detail 2. What is the main idea in this paragraph? A Animals are a lot like people. B_ Orange is a tough color to see. C Some animals have very unusual traits. 3. What is a detail? A the shortest sentence B It tells about the main idea. C the most important idea 4. Which of these is NOT a supporting detail in the paragraph? A_ Dogs like to scratch themselves. B_ Zebras cannot see the color orange. C Goldfish remember things for only three seconds. none an liainaepeere a2 extra Support