Main Idea
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English
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2nd - 3rd Grade
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Hard
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Standards-aligned
Prabhjoot Sandhu
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4 Slides • 2 Questions
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Main Idea
What is main idea?
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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
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Hints to identifying the main idea
· 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.
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Try it Out!!!
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
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Multiple Choice
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
It is also fun to look for shells.
Some people simply like to sunbathe.
Going to the beach to swim can be fun.
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Fill in the Blanks
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
List three supporting details to backup the Main Idea.
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