Main Idea

·       The main point the author is making

·       Supported by details in the text

·       All information in the paragraph should connect to the main idea

·       Some information is not as important

·       Determine what is the topic of the paragraph. The topic is usually repeated multiple times.

·       Read to find any details related to that topic once you have read the passage. 

On the next slide you will read a passage and will be asked to identify the main idea of the paragraph. Please choose the correct answer