Reading Adventures: Find the Main Idea
Grade 6 Special Education Resource Class Building Reading Comprehension Skills Dyslexia-Friendly Learning
What is the Main Idea?
The MOST IMPORTANT point in a story or passage What the whole text is mostly about Like the big umbrella that covers all the details NOT the same as small details or examples
Reading Detective Activity
Read this short passage about pets Circle or highlight the main idea Underline 2-3 supporting details Share your findings with a partner
Fiction vs. Non-Fiction Main Ideas
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Let's Practice Together!
Look at the book covers and titles I'm showing What do you think the main idea of each book might be? What clues help you guess? Remember: titles and pictures give us hints!