Main Idea Match Answer Key

In this worksheet, students read a brief passage summarizing The Ugly Duckling and match supporting story details to the correct main idea. They must determine the big message of the story and identify which details best support that theme. The activity teaches students how to connect evidence to a central idea and understand how stories communicate lessons. A reflection prompt encourages students to articulate the story’s message about change and acceptance. This worksheet supports comprehension of theme, evidence selection, and deeper literary analysis.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Main Idea and Theme

English Language Arts – Matching Details to Main Ideas

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension

English Language Arts – Connecting Evidence to Message

This worksheet is part of our children’s stories worksheets collection.