Find the main idea in the paragraph below. Write the main idea in your own words in the space provided. Then, write a concluding sentence for this paragraph.
You probably know sharks have very sharp teeth, but did you know they never run out of them? If a shark loses a tooth, another moves forward from within the shark's jaw, where it keeps a nearly unlimited supply of replacement teeth. This way, it's almost impossible for a shark to end up without a full set of teeth. This is a phenomenon unique to the shark. No other animal in the world has teeth quite like the shark's. A shark can go through as many as 20,000 teeth in its lifetime!
💡 Tips for Finding the Main Idea:
Ask yourself: What is this paragraph mostly about?
Look for: The most important fact that the whole paragraph explains
Ignore: Small details - focus on the big picture!
Use your own words - don't copy the text exactly
💭 Hint: Think about what makes sharks' teeth special
💭 Hint: A concluding sentence summarizes or restates the main idea