Finding the Main Idea
3rd Grade · ELA · 60 min· Ccss Ri.3.2
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Learning Objective
I can find the main idea and details in a story.
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The topic of a piece of writing is what it is about, while the main idea is the point the author is trying to make about that topic.
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The topic can usually be expressed in one word or a short phrase, while the main idea can typically be expressed as one sentence.
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To identify the topic, ask yourself, 'Who or what is this text about?' To identify the main idea, ask yourself, 'What is the author trying to show or teach me?'
