Identifying the Main Idea
6th Grade · ELA · 30 min· Ri.6.2
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Learning Objective
I can identify the main idea of a text using supporting details.
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The main idea is the key information the author wants you to know after reading, while a summary includes all the key details of a text.
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To find the main idea, identify what the supporting details add up to rather than focusing on the details themselves.
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Learning new information, especially when challenged, can strengthen your brain by creating new neural pathways.
