1. Word cloud
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In one sentence, what is the main idea of a story?
2. Slide
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The main idea is the most important point of a piece of writing or text. It is a sentence that summarizes the main point or idea of the text. It usually appears in the beginning of the text and helps the reader understand what the text is about.
What is a Main Idea?
3. Slide
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The main idea is the central or most important point that an author is trying to communicate in a text. It is the underlying message that the author wants the reader to understand. The main idea is typically expressed in one sentence and is included in the text's topic sentence or thesis statement. The details of the text help support the main idea. They provide evidence that supports the main point the author is trying to make.
Concepts:
4. Slide
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The main idea is a key component of all written works, regardless of length or complexity. The main idea of a text can sometimes be found in the first sentence, or it may be scattered throughout the text. The main idea of a text is not always stated explicitly; often, it must be inferred from the text's content.
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5. Open question
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How can you find the main idea of a story?
6. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a penguin dressed as a superhero, wearing a cape and a mask
7. Drawings
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Question: What is the main idea of the story 'The Little Red Hen'? Clues: • The story is about a hen and her friends who live on a farm. • The hen wants help from her friends to do a chore, but none of them will help. • The hen does the chore by herself and is rewarded with something special. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work with a partner to draw a picture of the 'Little Red Hen' story. B. Explain the main idea of the story in your own words.
8. Poll
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What is the main idea of the story 'The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe'?
- A group of children enter a magical world and help to defeat an evil queen
- A prince saves his kingdom from a dragon
- A family goes on vacation to the beach
9. Poll
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What is the main idea of the article '10 Ways to Stay Healthy During Flu Season'?
- Tips for preventing sickness during flu season
- Recipes for making healthy snacks
- The history of influenza viruses
10. Poll
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What is the main idea of Dr. Seuss's book 'Green Eggs and Ham'?
- Trying new things can be fun and rewarding
- Eggs are good for you
- Green food should never be eaten
11. Poll
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What is one way to identify a story's main idea?
- Look for what all parts have in common
- Only read partway through before guessing
- Choose an option at random
12. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What is the main idea of a story?
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