1. Word cloud
120 seconds
What is the main idea of a story?
2. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main idea of the story?
- A boy goes on an adventure
- Cats are cute
- Math is fun
- The sun is shining
3. Slide
60 seconds
The main idea is the most important point the author is trying to make. Look for clues such as key words and phrases to determine what the main idea is. Ask yourself questions to help you figure out what the main idea is.
Finding the Main Idea
4. Slide
60 seconds
The main idea is the overall point of a reading passage or text. It is the main focus or message of the reading passage. It is important to look at the title and key details to help determine the main idea. Context clues are also helpful when trying to figure out the main idea. These are words or phrases that help to explain the meaning of a sentence or passage.
Concepts:
5. Slide
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The main idea is the most important part of a text because it is the central point around which the rest of the text is built. The main idea can be expressed in one sentence or can be implied through the text. Most of the time, the main idea is stated in the first or last sentence of a text, or in the topic sentence of a paragraph.
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6. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: What is the best way to identify the main idea of a passage?
7. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
What is the most important or central idea in the story we just read?
8. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: What is the best way to find the main idea of a text?
9. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a smiley-faced pizza with legs and arms dancing on stage like a rock star
10. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main idea of the story?
- A boy goes on an adventure
- Cats are cute
- Math is fun
- The sun is shining
11. Poll
60 seconds
What is the central message of the passage?
- Brush your teeth
- Eat your vegetables
- Be kind to others
- Always wear a hat
12. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main point that the author wants to convey?
- Apples taste delicious
- Reading is important
- Bicycles are fast
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