The Main Idea

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The Main Idea

• A main idea is the ______ of a paragraph.

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Supporting Details

• Supporting details give more information to
  SUPPORT the _____ _____.
• ?Lets look at a paragraph about a picnic.

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What is the main idea of this paragraph?

• Summer is the perfect time for a picnic. The
  weather is usually warm and sunny. In summer,
  trees have plenty of leaves that make nice shady
  spots. Lots of people can come because most kids
  are out of school. It stays light outside later
  so you have more time to eat a picnic dinner.

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Write you own paragraph.

• Choose a main idea from below. Complete a
  graphic organizer with a main idea and 4
  supporting details. Write a paragraph about your
  topic.
• _______ is a great sport.
• Friends are great to have around.
• Fourth Grade (or Fifth Grade) is going to be a
  great year.

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Lets revise this paragraph

• Friends are great to have around.
• My friends cheer me up when I am sad.
• I do fun things with my friends.
• When I need help making a decision, I ask my
  friends and they help me make the right choice.
• I try hard to be a friend so I will have friends.