1. Word cloud
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What is the main idea of a story? (Answer in 3 words or less)
2. Slide
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"Determine how specific text features relate to or support the main idea.
Identify the Main idea"
Learning objective:
3. Slide
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The main idea of a story is the most important point the author is trying to make. To find the main idea, think about what the story is mostly about. The main idea usually appears in the beginning of a story or paragraph.
Main Idea: What's the Point?
4. Slide
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Main Idea is the most important point that the author is trying to make in a text. It is the central thought that controls the content of the text. It is the sentence that summarizes the main points of a text, usually found at the beginning or the end.
Concepts:
5. Slide
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The main idea of a story can be expressed in just one sentence. The main idea of a story can sometimes be implied rather than stated directly. When a main idea is implied, it's called an implicit main idea.
Did you know?
6. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: What is the main idea of the story?
7. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a tree with eyes, mouth and arms, hugging a teddy bear
8. Poll
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What is the main idea of the story? A dog helps a boy find his way home.
- A dog's loyalty to its owner
- A boy who gets lost in the forest
- The importance of having pets
- How to train a dog
9. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main idea of this article? Eating breakfast improves your brain function.
- Eating breakfast is important for your health
- The benefits of exercise
- How to improve your memory
- The dangers of skipping meals
10. Poll
60 seconds
What is the central idea of this paragraph? Plants need water, sunlight, and nutrients to grow.
- The importance of taking care of plants
- Different types of plants
- Photosynthesis explained
- Plants as sources for medicine
11. Poll
60 seconds
What is the author trying to convey by writing this story? A girl overcomes her fear and learns how to swim.
- Challenging yourself can be rewarding
- Learning new skills can be difficult
- How swimming can improve health
- Why water activities are fun
12. Poll
60 seconds
What would be a good title for this passage? The Benefits Of Reading Books
- Why People Should Read More Often
- Books That Changed History
- Famous Authors And Their Works
- The Evolution Of Writing Materials
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