Central idea activities

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Learn how to use main idea task cards for this quick and easy main idea activity. Also includes resources for main idea vs. theme.

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The central idea of a text is the point the author wants to make about a topic. All of the other details in the text should support the central idea by giving more information about it. This lesson includes instructional strategies (teacher tools) and activities (student work) to help students learn how to recognize the central idea of a text and develop a central idea in their own writing. In addition, resources about informational/explanatory texts are included. Included Resources…

This week in reading we learned all about main idea and details. This is such a tricky concept to teach to the younger kiddos so keeping it fun and engaging for them is crucial! We started off getting our chef hats ready and put on so that we could start cooking in our kitchens (aka tables). Once we had our hats all set, I grouped my students in groups of 2. Each group got a recipe card. Their job was to read the recipe card and identify the main idea and details. Once they had their main…

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Central Idea/Supporting Details anchor chart

This chart will help students remember the difference between theme which is found in literature and central idea which is found in informational text. It includes a definition for each and a set of steps to find the theme and central idea. It is a great resource for students to keep or for teachers to blow up and use as a poster in the classroom.

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 […]