Finding main idea

Finding the main idea in a non-fiction text can be tricky, but I've developed a few tried-and-true ways to make this important skill engaging, FUN and successful! Check out this anchor chart and a few other quick and easy lessons and activities to help students easily identify the main idea in a non-fiction text. #mainidea #languagearts #teachingwithamountainview

WHY TEACH STUDENTS TO FIND THE MAIN IDEA? Being able to find the main idea and supporting details of a text is a complex and important nonfiction reading skill for upper elementary students (3rd-5th grade). "Learning

Free nonfiction main idea reading comprehension passage and questions to practice finding the main idea and details in a passage.

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This document includes 1 anchor chart to help your students understand how to identify the main idea in a text. This activity is great for students of all ages, either to introduce them to the idea of finding the main idea, or reviewing main idea identification. These anchor charts are also great fo...

SL.2.2 Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. Anchor chart (main idea)

Teaching students how to find the main idea can be hard. Here's what I used to teach my students how to find the main idea.

Are your students struggling with theme? No worries - here are 3 games/centers specifically designed to give students the theme practice they need without boring them with long passages.

FREE Main Idea Resources: Finding the main idea of a text is a difficult skill for students to learn, and can be difficult for teachers to teach! I have 3 great main idea resources for you today: Main Idea Vocabulary Tips for Finding the Topic How to Find Main Idea Please click here to get ... Read More about 3 Main Idea FREEBIES