Skill library: Main Idea
Welcome to the Storyworks 3 Skill Library! Help your students learn how to identify a story's main idea by using the resources below.
First, introduce main idea to your students with our slideshow. Follow up by having them practice the skill on a Storyworks 3 story of their choosing. We offer two formats for skills practice: a guided interactive activity and a downloadable skill builder.
Essential Question: How can finding the main idea help you better remember what you’ve read?
Two Ways to Practice the Skill
Online: Guided Interactive Activity
This interactive slide deck walks your students through what a main idea and supporting details are. It also provides an opportunity for students to practice identifying the main idea in a Storyworks 3 story they've chosen.
Offline: Printable PDF
This downloadable activity sheet lets your students practice finding the main idea of any story.
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