Question

identifying central ideas — quiz — level 6
what is \glowworms to the rescue\ mostly about? add the main idea to the chart.
key detail
soldiers got help from glowworms in world war i.
key detail
glowworms are beetles that make light in their bodies.
key detail
soldiers used glowworms to read important papers.
main idea
glowworms are remembered for supplying light in world war i.

Explanation:

To find the main idea, we analyze the key details. The first key detail is that soldiers got help from glowworms in WWI, the second is about what glowworms are, and the third is how soldiers used them (to read papers, which is part of getting help). The main idea option "Glowworms are remembered for supplying light in World War I" ties these together: it connects the glowworms' ability to make light (from the second detail) to their help to soldiers (first and third details) during WWI.

Answer:

Glowworms are remembered for supplying light in World War I.