Finding the Main Idea

Finding the Main Idea

Grade 7-

Week 16- Day 2

​Agenda

​1. explaining the main idea

​2. describing supporting details

​3. Identifying the main idea in

​paragraphs

4.highlighting the supporting details

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Open Ended

In your own words, explain what you think the phrase 'main idea' means.

You have only 3 minutes.

Multiple Choice

All of the following are synonyms for main idea except:

• central idea

• controlling idea

• supporting detail

Let's watch a video to find out more about the main idea​

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBROUi_q-iM

Multiple Choice

There are many fun things to do at the beach.  Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.  Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed.  Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun.  It is also fun to look for shells.  Some people simply like to sunbathe.
What is the main idea?

• There are many fun things to do at the beach.
• It is also fun to look for shells.
• Some people simply like to sunbathe.
• Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Multiple Choice

Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

What is the main idea?

• They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

• Soccer players learn how to dribble.

• They learn how to work together as teammates.

• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

Multiple Choice

John and Matt want to be firemen.  They want to ride on the big fire truck.  John wants to climb ladders and rescue people from fires.  Matt wants to hold the big hose and spray water on the fires to put them out.
What is the main idea?

• John wants to climb a ladder.
• John and Matt want to be firemen
• Matt wants to hold a fire hose.
• They want to ride on the big fire truck.

Multiple Choice

If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better!
What is the main idea?

• Sometimes people feel sad.
• You should do good things for others.
• We're not always happy.
• There are many ways to make yourself feel better. 

Multiple Choice

What are supporting details?

• The most important or the big idea from the text .

• Additional information that helps explain, define or prove the main idea.

​Let's review

Multiple Choice

Supporting details make the main idea stronger.

• True

• False

Let's Review ​

Multiple Choice

Central Idea

• The most important thing about the text. Also called the main idea.
• Ways of presenting information such as video, text, pictures
• Scooby Snacks
• Comparing and Contrasting two things

Multiple Choice

Supporting Details

• The most important thing about the text. Also called the main idea.
• Golden Retrievers are wonderful animals.
• These are details or sentences that support the central idea.
• Direct and Indirect Characterization

Multiple Choice

Main idea

• Showing support for someone at a football game
• The lesson you learn from a story.
• Another word for central idea. It is the most important thing about the text.
• Vomiting

Multiple Select

Why do we need supporting details?

• They give you more information.

• They help you get a better picture of the text.

• They are the author's opinions.

• They are topics in the text.

Multiple Choice

Choose a supporting detail. "I am affraid of the dark."

• I imagine all sorts of scary things.

• My sister likes being in the dark.

• I sleep with my parents.

• When the sun goes down, it gets dark.

Multiple Choice

Choose a supporting detail. "Building a snowman is so much fun".

• There were several snowmen on our block.

• I love the snow days because that means school is out!

• I love making the large balls of snow for the body.

• I wear mittens when there is snow outside.

Multiple Choice

Which term best describes the main idea of a piece of writing?

• A supporting detail

• A central point

• A broad topic

• A statement of opinion

Multiple Choice

Which detail would you look for when reading a recipe on how to make cookies?

• Place the show in the bowl.

• Mix the flour, egg, and sugar together.

• Put icing on the cake.

• Put the chocolate on top of the ice cream.

Multiple Choice

Which detail does not belong? "My best friend and I are so much alike".

• We do not have anything in common.

• We both love romantic comedies.

• We always laugh at the same corny jokes.

• She loves chcolate ice cream as much as I do

Text Features​

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mAl9QMJJTo

Multiple Choice

How does a caption help a reader understand an informational text?

• it explains a photograph or illustration and gives information that may not be in the text

• It provides the reader with an image to show a visual representation of the text

• it provides the meaning of a word

• It summarizes the overall meaning of the text

Multiple Choice

Why would a reader use a glossary when reading an informational text?

• To find a specific topic

• To find the meaning of a bold or highlighted work from the text

• to find out more information about the topic

• to locate information to see how it is organized

Multiple Choice

Visual representation of facts and details

• headings/subheadings

• title

• timeline

• tables and graphs

Multiple Choice

Helps the reader understand information that may or may not be in the text, describes an illustration.

• heading

• subtitle

• caption

• title

Multiple Choice

Help the reader to locate information in the text, printed in large or bold print to make them stand out.

• headings/subheadings

• captions

• titles

• index

Multiple Choice

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.

• He hides under the couch when you turn the microwave on.
• He sleeps all day long.
• He runs away when you sweep the floor.
• He jumps every time the doorbell rings.

Multiple Choice

The main idea of a passage is more specific than the topic.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

If you read an essay explaining why eating healthy foods is good for you, what would the topic be?

• Healthy foods include fruits, vegetables, and lean protein.

• Healthy foods

• Eating healthy foods is good for you.

• Eating is necessary to sustain life.

Multiple Choice

In the same article about healthy foods, what would the main idea be?

• Healthy foods include fruits, vegetables, and lean protein.

• Healthy foods

• Eating healthy foods is good for you.

• Eating is necessary to sustain life.

Multiple Choice

Which supporting detail might you find in the same article?

• That people who eat healthy foods live longer.

• That healthy foods include vegetables and protein.

• That healthy foods are good for you.

• That eating is necessary to sustain life.

​Let's Practice!

​Go on Managebac and go to files.

​Download the word document and take 10 minutes to read by yourself.

​Then answer the questions at the end and you will share your screen to show your answers.

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