the topic is what a piece of writing is about.
the main idea is the most important idea about the topic.
details are small pieces of information that tell more about the main idea.
directions read the following passage. then answer the questions below.
snacks can be good for you. a healthy snacks is easy to make from things in the kitchen.sometimes i just mix up raisins and peanuts to make my own trail mix.i like to add grandola or fruit to a cup of yogurt. my favorite snack is a piece of cheese on a cracker.
yesterday, i made my own happy face snack. i got a cup of applesauce,cinnamon,some raisins,and a rice cake. i mixed a little cinnamon into the applesauce. then i spread it on the rice cake and used the raisins to make a smiley face. it looked cute and tasted delicious.
1-what is the topic of this piece of writing?
my son write- eating healty snacks.
2-what is the main idea in the first paragraph?
my son write- a healthy snack can be good for your body.
3- what is a detail that about the main idea?
my son write- a healthy snack is easy to make from things in the kitchen.
4- what is the main idea in the second paragraph?
my son write- making a healthy rice cake can be cute and delicious.
5- what is a detail that tells about the main idea?
my son write- i got a cup of applesauce,cinnamon,some raisins,and a rice cake.
check this is right or not my son homework thank you
2. The main idea in the first paragraph is that healthy snacks can be easily made in the kitchen.
The rest are correct.
You're welcome.
i would switch number 2 and 3 around
Your son did a great job with answering the questions about the passage. Here's a breakdown of the answers to confirm:
1- The topic of this piece of writing is eating healthy snacks.
2- The main idea in the first paragraph is that a healthy snack can be good for your body.
3- A detail that supports the main idea is that a healthy snack is easy to make from things in the kitchen.
4- The main idea in the second paragraph is that making a healthy rice cake can be cute and delicious.
5- A detail that supports the main idea is the description of the ingredients used in making the happy face snack.
Overall, your son's answers are correct, and he demonstrated a good understanding of identifying the main idea and supporting details in a piece of writing. Well done!