Find Main Idea

Hints to finding the Main Idea...

A hint in reading a long and boring article, is to find the main idea. Finding the main idea, might make the article or story more interesting to read.
Another little clue to finding it, is read whole paragraph, then go back and reread what you think the article is mostly about.

The difference between a Main Idea and a Topic, is what they mean and can do in the story. A topic is the big idea, and the main idea is the most important or central thought of the story. The main idea or topic can be a conversation happening in the story as well.

What's the difference

Topic- A topic is not a main idea; it is the big idea of what the story is all about. Like if my topic is Cats, my story is about cats.
Main Idea- A Main Idea is not like a topic, a main idea is what the story is about in each paragraph, like some people say it is the most important, or central thought.

Topic VS. Main Idea

Part 2-Main Idea

In this passage I will help you figure out the study of a main idea. You will follow all the directions I give you, and then you will have a little game or activity to play. Please follow all instructions given.

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Part 3-Main Idea Study...

• Pre-read to determine the overall topic...

• Read the passage, article, or story...

• Reflect on what it was saying...

Activity Time
Instructions: Please find a partner and grab a whiteboard and eraser, with a marker. Once you have done all that, please come up and get a pink little card/sticky note from me to continue. When I have given you this piece of paper, and you have the supplies, YOU MAY BEGIN!

Why is evidence so important?

Evidence is important because it helps support you when you need the details and support when you rebuttal or are arguing or something like that. Evidence supports the main idea giving reasons why you think or know this main idea is correct.

In this passage I am going to teach you about the study of evidence. When you are seeking and finding evidence you also having to study it. You have to be able to know if this makes sense or if this is non-sense. Evidence is one of the most important things, it backs you up, and supports your claim, and your reasons.

Part 2-Evidence Study

Think REALLY FAST

You are going to answer the following questions on the next slide with a partner I pick for you, please think fast and LISTEN TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS!