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Main Idea

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To develop their reading comprehension skills, learners read short paragraphs, summarize the passage in one sentence, and then develop an appropriate title that indicates the main idea of the selection.

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Classroom Considerations
  • Preview the interactive site to determine what resources are appropriate for your learners
  • Part of a series of six worksheets that focus on identifying the main idea of a passage
Pros
  • Additional worksheets and interactive assessments are attached
  • The topics of the reading selections, everything from the venomous platypus to reality television, are sure to engage readers
  • Seven practice exercises are included on the worksheet
Cons
  • None