1. Word cloud
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In one sentence, what is the main idea of the story?
2. Slide
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The main idea is the most important point a text is trying to make. It is the central focus of the text and summarizes the key points. Finding the main idea can help you understand the text better.
What is a Main Idea?
3. Slide
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The main idea is the most important point of a text, which tells the reader what the text is about. It is often stated in a single sentence, and it usually appears near the beginning of a text. Main ideas can be supported by facts, details, and examples that help explain the main idea.
Concepts:
4. Slide
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The main idea of a text or story is the most important point that the author is trying to convey. The main idea of a text is usually expressed in one or two sentences. The main idea of a text can be identified by looking for key words and phrases that are repeated throughout the text.
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5. Open question
300 seconds
What is the main idea of the text?
6. Open question
300 seconds
How does the main idea help you understand the text better?
7. Open question
300 seconds
What is the main idea of a story you read recently?
8. Open question
300 seconds
How did understanding the main idea help you understand the story better?
9. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a dancing banana with a top hat and cane
10. Drawings
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Question: What is the main idea of this story? Clues: • Think about the characters and their actions. • Look for the most important details in the story. • Pay attention to the words that are repeated. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work in pairs to come up with a drawing that shows the main idea of the story. B. Explain to the class how your drawing expresses the main idea. \
11. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main idea of the story 'The Three Little Pigs'?
- Making friends
- Playing outside
- Building strong houses
- Eating lots of food
12. Poll
60 seconds
What is the main idea of the poem 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star'?
- Sleeping peacefully at night
- Counting numbers in the sky
- Flying with birds
- Wonder and beauty of stars
13. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the main idea of a text and how can you identify it?
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