Main Idea and Key Details

Grade 445 min

Learning Objective

I can identify the main idea of a text and explain how key details support it.

Lesson Flow

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7 min

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Practice

14 min

12 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œRead the following paragraph: "The library is a quiet place where students can study and find books. It has a large collection of fiction and non-fiction books. Many students enjoy using the computers available for research." Identify the main idea of this paragraph and explain how the supporting details reinforce it. Consider this paragraph: "Playing soccer is a fun way to stay active. It helps improve coordination and teamwork skills. Many people enjoy playing soccer with friends and family." What is the main idea of this paragraph, and how do the supporting details support it?”

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