Main idea?

In science class, we're learning about the planets.

It is very hard to keep a straight face when you have to say Uranus at least 12,000 times a day. Or answer questions with a straight face because you, in fact, have the humor of a seventh grade boy at times. (Thank the lord these kids are 5th graders and don't understand why this is so funny.)

But, well, sometimes, things just surprise you. And you cannot help but laugh. One of my smarties, named Jesus, was finding the main idea and 3 supporting details for the main idea about Uranus from the reading he was doing. (2 pages in a space book.) Since this is an actual book and not a stupid paragraph constructed by the powers that be, the main idea is implied.

Here is what Jesus turned in.



Yes. That says, "It sucks to live in Uranus." The details? "It has no land." "It is a gas planet." "You have to wait for a long time for your birthday."

I had to call a teacher in the middle of class and read it to him. We've been laughing ever since.

And my reply? "Yes, Jesus, I'm sure it sucks to live in Uranus."