Main Idea

Links verified on 12/17/11

1. Finding the Main Idea - Passages to read and questions to answer.
2. Main Idea and Supporting Detail - Choose the main idea of the paragraphs. Remember to make sure the main idea is covers the entire paragraph, not just one sentence.
3. Reading Detective - Quia quiz - Read each paragraph carefully. Decide what it is mostly about.
4. Reading Headlines - Read eight headlines and try to determine what the article is about.
5. Summarize as You Read - When you summarize, eliminate unnecessary details. Focus on the main idea of the whole passage.
6. What's the Big Idea - Solve a riddle by answering questions about the main idea.