Main Idea Planning Mat

About this printable

This printable structures main-idea work with a definition, clue checklist, a large box for the main idea in the student's words, three labelled detail boxes with explanation lines, and a short 'put it together' summary plus a self-check. Use it to scaffold reading-comprehension lessons where students must move from details to an overall summary. It is designed for guided or independent practice after a shared or small-group read of a short nonfiction or tightly focused fiction text.