How to find the Main Idea
What is a main idea?
It is who/what is mostly being talked about.
A blizzard is a weather event that occurs
most often during the wintertime. Blizzards
happen when there are very low temperatures,
high winds, and a severe snowstorm. Schools and
other workplaces are often closed during
blizzards, and it can be very dangerous to travel
during a blizzard. Blizzards are major snow
events!
Blizzards
A blizzard is a weather event that occurs
most often during the wintertime. Blizzards
happen when there are very low temperatures,
high winds, and a severe snowstorm. Schools and
other workplaces are often closed during
blizzards, and it can be very dangerous to travel
during a blizzard. Blizzards are major snow
events!
Blizzards are major snow events in the winter.
Although people love watching movies at the
theatre, many people enjoy the concession stand
even more! There are so many movie theatre
treats that go perfectly with a movie. Some
people love popcorn, nachos, and a soda, while
other people enjoy candy, slushy drinks, and a hot
dog. Some people say these things don’t taste the
same anywhere but the theatre.
Many people enjoy the food at the movie theatre.
How many parts does a main idea have?
2
The Titanic was a massive ship that sunk on its
maiden (first) voyage in April 1912. The ship was said to be unsinkable, but when it struck an iceberg, part of the ship’s hull had holes torn into it. The
passengers on board the ship had very little time to
exit the ship, and many people died. The Titanic sank
two hours after it hit the berg. The sinking of the
ship is still remembered and taught by teachers today.
Titanic
The Titanic was a massive ship that sunk on its
maiden (first) voyage in April 1912. The ship was said to be unsinkable, but when it struck an iceberg, part of the ship’s hull had holes torn into it. The
passengers on board the ship had very little time to
exit the ship, and many people died. The Titanic sank
two hours after it hit the berg. The sinking of the
ship is still remembered and taught by teachers today.
The Titanic sunk on it's maiden voyage.
Milk is the perfect beverage for many
different reasons. Almost all babies begin their
lives by drinking milk! You can even add a little bit
of chocolate syrup to milk to make chocolate milk.
Have you ever dipped an Oreo into milk? It is the
best! Milk is also used in many different recipes
and to make delicious milkshakes. Our world would
be so different without this perfect drink.
Milk is the perfect beverage and important.
Name the 2 parts that make up a main idea.
1. Who/What is being talked about.- topic
2. Important things to know about the topic.
No matter where you go, you can almost
always find a hotel. Whether you are visiting
Disney World, the beach, New York City, or a small
town in South Carolina, there is sure to be a hotel
that will fit your needs. There is even a hotel
made of snow and ice in Sweden! It is unlikely that
you would ever need to drive more than twenty
minutes to find a hotel room for the night.
Hotels
No matter where you go, you can almost
always find a hotel. Whether you are visiting
Disney World, the beach, New York City, or a small
town in South Carolina, there is sure to be a hotel
that will fit your needs. There is even a hotel
made of snow and ice in Sweden! It is unlikely that
you would ever need to drive more than twenty
minutes to find a hotel room for the night.
You can always find a hotel to stay in, anywhere you go!
Technology has changed a lot in the last one
hundred years. One hundred years ago, there were
no cell phones, computers, or televisions. Now,
almost every home has several phones, computers,
and televisions! iPhones and iPads were not even
invented until 2007, but now they are all over the
world and even in many classrooms! Can you imagine
how living one hundred years ago would have been
different without all of the advances in technology?
Technology is very different today than it was 100 years ago.
Why is it important to know how to find the main idea and express it in a sentence?
Then we can identify who/what we are learning/reading about and summarize what is important to know about the topic. This makes it easier to understand what you are reading about and what is important to know.
Newborn babies are adorable, but they are a
lot of work! Most newborn babies need to eat every
two or three hours around the clock, and they need to
have their diapers changed just as often. Sometimes
they get confused and sleep during the day and stay
awake all night. Every once in a while, a baby will want
to be held all the time! Moms and dads of newborns
are often very tired because their bundles of joy have
many needs!
Newborn babies
Newborn babies are adorable, but they are a
lot of work! Most newborn babies need to eat every
two or three hours around the clock, and they need to
have their diapers changed just as often. Sometimes
they get confused and sleep during the day and stay
awake all night. Every once in a while, a baby will want
to be held all the time! Moms and dads of newborns
are often very tired because their bundles of joy have
many needs!
New born babies are a lot of work.
Photography is a very popular hobby, and many
people even make a career out of it. Some people call
photography an art because there are many different
elements to taking fantastic pictures. People who take up
photography as a hobby often photograph landscape
pictures, pictures of their families, or other fun subjects.
Career photographers photograph families, babies, and
popular events for pay. Regardless of what they are
photographing, taking pictures is a very popular art form.
Many people love photography as a hobby or a job.
How do you find the main idea?
Baking different types of cookies is a
favorite hobby of many people. There are so
many different types of cookies to bake that
the possibilities are almost endless! There are
chocolate chip cookies, shortbread cookies,
oatmeal raisin cookies, peanut butter cookies,
sugar cookies, molasses cookies, and so many
more types of cookies to bake!
Cookies
Baking different types of cookies is a
favorite hobby of many people. There are so
many different types of cookies to bake that
the possibilities are almost endless! There are
chocolate chip cookies, shortbread cookies,
oatmeal raisin cookies, peanut butter cookies,
sugar cookies, molasses cookies, and so many
more types of cookies to bake!
There are so many different types of cookies to bake.
Taking steps to prevent getting sick is important
for you, your friends, and society. It is very easy for
germs to spread and cause many people to get sick.
Children in schools often become sick because they spend
so much time in a small classroom, so it’s important to
wash your hands many times per day, sanitize your desk
at night, and avoid sharing food and drink. At home, you
can take vitamins, eat foods high in Vitamin C, and get a
lot of rest to avoid getting sick.
There are many things you can do to not get sick.