Main Idea and Details Worksheet

Read a short passage, identify its central message, and distinguish the details that support it.

English Language Arts3rd Grade4th Grade

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A Greener Schoolyard

On Saturday, students and families worked together to improve the schoolyard. They planted native flowers along the fence, added mulch around young trees, and placed a small bench near the garden. The flowers will give bees a place to find nectar. The mulch will help the trees keep water in the soil. Students plan to check the garden each week. By working together, the school community made its outdoor space healthier and more welcoming.

01 Which sentence best states the main idea of the passage?
02 Why did students plant native flowers?
03 Which detail explains what the mulch does?
04 What will students do each week?
05 Which detail supports the idea that the schoolyard is more welcoming?
06 What is the best title for this passage?