Teaching main idea

5 Fail-Proof Ways to help you teach students how to identify the main idea & the supporting details of a passage, short story...

Today we are going to provide two brand-new strategies for discussing and identifying the main idea. Before we begin, though, let’s get on the same page.

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These nine main idea strategies will help your students successfully master this important reading skill. The Teacher Next Door shares her favorite main idea strategies for teachers of upper elementary students.

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

Practice locating the main idea and details by color coding nonfiction reading passages. When students can see the organization of a written paragraph, they can more easily identify the main idea. Check out these main idea worksheets. #4thgradeteacher #5thgradeteacher #mainidea

Do you use mystery bags to teach your students about main idea and supporting details? If not, you should be! They are such a fun way to teach this skill and kids love the mystery part! Instant engagement!

This fun and FREE main idea download makes lesson planning a breeze! Kids love these printable activities. They are great for Kindergarten, 1st grade, or 2nd grade. Use them in centers, for independent work, small group skills, and more. Students practice identifying the main idea and details in simple texts. (Kinder, first graders, Year 1) #MainIdea #KindergartenReading

Discover engaging ways to teach main idea and details with worksheets and anchor charts. Perfect for educators, these resources simplify lesson planning while helping students master key reading skills. Get activity ideas and tips today!

How do you feel when you hear the words main idea or main topic? Do you cringe or do you get excited? If I’m being honest, I used to completely tense up when this unit was up next because it’s a HARD concept for students. Not only was it really difficult for students to understand […]