Main Idea and Details in Nonfiction
Grade 4th Grade · ELA · 25 min· Ccss Ri.4.2
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can find the main idea and supporting details in a nonfiction text.
Warm-Up Video
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Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The main idea is the most important point an author is making when writing about a topic.
- 2
Supporting details provide information that explains, defines, or proves the main idea.
- 3
When writing, every sentence should be a supporting detail for your main idea.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow: Bees are very important insects. They help flowers and plants grow. As they fly from flower to flower, they carry pollen. This helps the plants make new seeds. Without bees, many plants would die, and we would not have as much food. 1. What is the main idea of this paragraph? 2. List three supporting details that explain the main idea.”
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