1. Word cloud
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What is the main idea of a story in a few words?
2. Slide
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Main idea is the most important concept in a text. It's the point the author wants you to remember. It's usually stated in one sentence.
Main Idea: What it is and how to identify it
3. Slide
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main idea: The most important thought or concept expressed in a text. supporting details: Facts, examples, or other information used to explain, clarify, or develop the main idea. text: A written passage or document.
Concepts:
4. Slide
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Identifying main ideas can help you better understand a text. Main ideas are often repeated throughout a text. Main ideas help you identify the topic of a text.
Fun facts:
5. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a picture of a unicorn doing a backflip while juggling three ice cream cones!
6. Poll
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What is the main idea of a text?
- The main idea is the most important point the author wants to get across.
- The main idea is a conclusion drawn from the evidence presented.
- The main idea is the theme of the text.
- The main idea is the first sentence of the text.
7. Poll
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What is the purpose of the main idea?
- The purpose of the main idea is to summarize the text.
- The purpose of the main idea is to provide the reader with a moral lesson.
- The purpose of the main idea is to provide the reader with a new perspective.
- The purpose of the main idea is to provide the reader with a detailed description.
8. Poll
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How can you identify the main idea of a text?
- You can identify the main idea by looking for the author's main point.
- You can identify the main idea by looking for the most repeated words.
- You can identify the main idea by looking for the longest sentence.
- You can identify the main idea by looking for the most interesting sentence.
9. Poll
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Which of the following is not a way to express the main idea of a text?
- In a single sentence.
- In a long paragraph.
- In a series of bullet points.
- In a single word.
10. Poll
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Which of the following is a good way to make sure you understand the main idea of a text?
- Read the text multiple times.
- Look for key words.
- Skim the text quickly.
- Write down your own ideas.
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