Finding the Main Idea
Grade 6th Grade · ELA · 45 min· Ccss Ri.6.2
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details.
Warm-Up Video
GrammarSongs by Melissa · 6:19
Main Idea | Award Winning Main Idea and Supporting Details Teaching Video | What is Main Idea?
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The main idea is the most important point an author is making when writing about a topic.
- 2
Supporting details provide information that explains, defines, or proves the main idea.
- 3
When writing, every sentence should be a supporting detail for your main idea.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the paragraph below, identify the main idea, and list two supporting details: Penguins are fascinating birds. They cannot fly, but they are excellent swimmers. Penguins live in cold places like Antarctica. They eat fish and other seafood.”
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