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Summary and Main Idea Worksheet 1 WorksheetSummary and Main Idea Worksheet 1 Worksheet
Publisher
E Reading Worksheets
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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30 mins
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Summary and Main Idea Worksheet 1

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To develop their reading comprehension skills, learners read short paragraphs, summarize the passage in one sentence, and then develop an appropriate title that indicates the main idea of the selection.

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Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the first worksheet in the series for direct instruction, the second as group work or a guided practice exercise, and the remaining as practice sets
  • Preview the interactive site to determine what resources are appropriate for your learners

     

Classroom Considerations

  • Part of a series of six worksheets that focus on identifying the main idea of a passage

Pros

  • Additional worksheets and interactive assessments are attached
  • Passages about circus trains, high-speed trains, cattle cars, and cowboys are sure to engage readers
  • Four practice exercises are included on the worksheet

 

Cons

  • None

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