Main Idea

Links verified on 8/10/09

1. Finding the Main Idea - passages to read and questions to answer
2. Get The Idea - read text to determine the main idea or essential message and identify relevant supporting details and facts
3. Identify the Main Idea - read and answer 4 questions
4. Identify the Main Idea - read and answer 6 questions
5. 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.
6. Reading Detective - Quia quiz - Read each paragraph carefully. Decide what it is mostly about.
7. Reading Headlines - read eight headlines and try to determine what the article is about
8. Summarize as You Read - When you summarize, eliminate unnecessary details. Focus on the main idea of the whole passage.
9. Understanding what you read - Online interactive tutorial and quiz
10. What's the Big Idea - solve a riddle by answering questions about the main idea