1. Slide
60 seconds
What is a Main Idea?
The main idea is the main topic that a text is about. It is the most important point the author is making or trying to make. The main idea is usually found in the first or last sentence of a paragraph.
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2. Slide
60 seconds
What is the Main Idea?
3. Poll
50 seconds
Poll activity
- Weekends are times to travel.
- The writer enjoys spending time with family.
- The writer’s grandparents live far away.
- The writer is sad to leave her cousins.
4. Slide
60 seconds
What is the Main Idea?
5. Poll
60 seconds
Poll Activity
- The Wright Brothers worked hard.
- The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
- The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people.
- The first flight was in 1903.
6. Slide
60 seconds
What is the Main Idea?
7. Poll
60 seconds
Poll Activity
- The dog’s name is Paco.
- Everyone should have a dog.
- The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
- The dog is cute and sweet.
8. Slide
60 seconds
What is the Main Idea?
9. Poll
60 seconds
Poll Activity
- Eric plays baseball.
- Eric scores a homerun.
- How to play baseball.
- Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base.
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