Description

Students will determine the main idea, supporting details, author’s purpose, and compare and contrast in informational texts. This resource comes in both printable and digital format. Perfect for distance learning, flipped classroom, blending learning, or face-to-face instruction.

What’s included:

Link to Video- What is main idea, examples of main idea
2 Informational Texts
Close Reading Questions
2 Main Idea Graphic Organizers
2 Author’s Purpose Graphic Organizers
2 Compare & Contrast Graphic Organizers
Answer Key

Determine the Main Idea

This can be a difficult concept for students to master. Using 2 engaging informational texts, close reading questions, and graphic organizers make this process easier to complete and understand. Having multiple options for students to choose from also allows for easy differentiation. These tools allow for scaffolding for all levels of learners in your classroom. The visuals are great for any English Language Learners as well.