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Main Idea Worksheets Many students have difficulties identifying main ideas in nonfiction texts. In order to understand and express the main idea of a passage, the reader must not only comprehend the text but also make connections within the content and find overarching ideas. To further complicate the process, the reader may also have to recognize and disregard nonessential information. So while this identifying main ideas may come simply and naturally to good readers, it is actually a two or three step process and struggling readers may trip up on any one of those steps. If your students need more practice identifying the main idea in a variety of texts, look no further: these main idea worksheets and resources will give your students practice identifying main ideas.
Main Idea Worksheet 1 – Students read seven original nonfiction passages and summarize the main idea of each passage. Also, students must think of a title for each passage that relates to the main idea of the text. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 6-10 Main Idea Worksheet 1 | RTF Main Idea Worksheet 1 | PDF Main Idea Worksheet 1 | Preview Main Idea Worksheet 1 | Answer Main Idea Worksheet 1 | Ereading Worksheet Main Idea Worksheet 2 – Six more original nonfiction passages for your students to summarize. Students read the passages, disregard nonessential information, express the main idea, and think of a title for each passage related to the main idea. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 7-11 Main Idea Worksheet 2 | RTF Main Idea Worksheet 2 | PDF Main Idea Worksheet 2 | Preview Main Idea Worksheet 2 | Answers Main Idea Worksheet 2 | Ereading Worksheet Main Idea Worksheet 3 – Students practice identifying main ideas while reading exciting passages about robots and robotic technologies. Featuring six robot themed passages. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 6-10 Main Idea Worksheet 3 | RTF Main Idea Worksheet 3 | PDF Main Idea Worksheet 3 | Preview Main Idea Worksheet 3 | Answers Main Idea Worksheet 3 | Ereading Worksheet Main Idea Worksheet 4 – Students read seven passages about money and systems of exchange. They summarize each paragraph, state the main idea, and think of an appropriate title for the passage. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 5-9 Main Idea Worksheet 4 | RTF Main Idea Worksheet 4 | PDF Main Idea Worksheet 4 | Preview Main Idea Worksheet 4 | Answers Main Idea Worksheet 4 | Ereading Worksheet Main Idea Worksheet 5 – Learn about some of the greatest scientists in human history while reviewing main idea. Read the passages, identify the main idea, and create appropriate titles for each passage. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 7-11 Main Idea Worksheet 5 | RTF Main Idea Worksheet 5 | PDF Main Idea Worksheet 5 | Preview Main Idea Worksheet 5 | Answers Main Idea Worksheet 5 | Ereading Worksheet Valentine’s Day Main Idea and Text Structure Review Worksheet – Your students will LOVE working through these six passages, expressing the main idea of each, titling them, and visually representing the text using graphic organizers. Suggested reading level for this text: Grade 6-10 Main Idea and Text Structure Review Valentine’s Day Worksheet RTF Main Idea and Text Structure Review Valentine’s Day Worksheet PDF Preview Main Idea and Text Structure Review Valentine’s Day Worksheet in Your Browser View Answers Main Idea Lesson – An animated PowerPoint slideshow explaining what main idea is and how one may go about identifying it. This concise presentation includes five practice problems after the lesson. Main Idea Lesson PowerPoint
Common Core State Standards Related to Main Idea CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.2 – Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. Expand to View All Common Core State Standards Related to Main Idea Looking for More Reading Resources? Theme Worksheets Point of View Worksheets All Reading Worksheets
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Patty / April 8, 2016
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Artem / February 25, 2016
Many thanks from the English program at NAIT, Edmonton, Canada!
Mrs. Harris / February 21, 2016
I teach middle school English Alternative Ed. Thank you so much for the extensive resources available on your site. I find there are plenty of resources for science and math teachers, but somehow English teachers are left out. Your site saves me HOURS of time. Please continue to add more!
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Beverly / January 22, 2016
Thanks a lot, this website is very helpful for my students who have learning disabilities as it provides worksheets that are grade level and also to those performing below their grade level.
Swamy / December 30, 2015
Wow! I really like this website so much that immediately after visiting I forwarded this website link to all my 30-40 friends! We find many good free websites for maths but for english no…. For English grammar, I was searching for many days and lastly I found this amazing site that too free. Many many thanks to you Mr.Morton.
Mr. Morton / January 19, 2016
You are most welcome. Thank you for spreading the word.
marie marshall / February 17, 2016
In response to your remarks, what are some other good web sites for free reading elements work sheets?
mohammed / November 29, 2015
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Kat / October 26, 2015
Thank you bunches for making an awesome website full of great reading skills activities! As a new Reading teacher, this has saved me a lot of time. This will give my Reading students the practice they need.
Mr. Morton / October 26, 2015
I’m so happy to hear that you found my site. I hope that you find great success in the classroom. Best wishes.
Jill Alvarado / September 28, 2015
I teach GED classes and these worksheets are so helpful in teaching main idea and supporting details. Any chance that you would make more? I love that they are rigorous and appropriate for adult learners. (i.e. not adorned with kiddo art.)
Mr. Morton / October 1, 2015
Developing this site is one of my lifelong missions. Surely I will add more of these activities and ones like these, so long as I am blessed with the ability to do so. Thank you for visiting and providing feedback. Best wishes!
Si / December 11, 2015
Love the site. It is so user friendly. The resources really are free. What a pleasant surprise to know that no one is going to try to offer me resources and then block me from using them. Thank you!
Mr. Morton / December 11, 2015
That’s exactly what I’m going for. Thank you for noticing and taking the time to comment.
Margie Domingo / September 17, 2015
I feel as though I have found a treasure. I teach Adult ESL in Commerce City, CO and my students have such a need to read small passages like these to gain in their reading skills.
Mr. Morton / September 24, 2015
I’m so happy to hear that you find my website useful.
Nasser / May 22, 2015
Mr. Morton Thanks for providing such useful worksheets. I a teacher in Afghanistan and teaching summary writing in English.
Mr. Morton / June 3, 2015
Fantastic. Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Christy / March 8, 2015
Since my district threw away our reading currciculum, I have been struggling to find common core teaching materials. Your website has been an amazing resource. I cannot express how grateful I am for your work. Thank you!!
Meli / February 4, 2015
Mr. Morton, Is main idea and central idea the same thing? The concept of central idea has caused me much confusion. Thank you in advance!
Mr. Morton / March 2, 2015
They sound like the same thing to me. Anybody who says otherwise is just being pedantic.
Mr. Ahmed / November 16, 2014
Thank you very much Mr.Morton very helpful site to improve any age of students I hope the best of this site
Mr. Morton / November 19, 2014
Thank you. The site seems to be growing in popularity. I am working to see that the trend continues. Best wishes!
Rosalie / November 3, 2014
Love this site. Wish there was more for 5th grade
Mr. Morton / November 19, 2014
I’m working on it currently. They should be up by the winter break. Come back soon!
Maria Johnson / October 12, 2014
This website has been a Blessing. I work in a large urban city and the district did not give adequate resources to support the Common Core Curriculum. I have been using these resources on a weekly basis. I am so grateful to you for creating this site. God Bless You!
Teisa / October 5, 2014
I love this website please make more (I love love love love love this website. your very sepical
Dee / September 29, 2014
Love your work. Been using the lessons and worksheets to prepare my daughter for common core. I was looking for lessons and worksheets on your website that relate to this common core objective. Any ideas? CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.7.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.
Mr. Morton / October 6, 2014
Currently I have none, but I am working on creating materials that are specifically and directly aligned to the CCSS. Here is one such text: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14CxF3ZEym5P9jNmM3hZ6PNyNHwvMt19a2N9kfzmDAmE/edit?usp=sharing As you can see, I’m still in the preliminary stages of this, but I am working hard to better serve students, teachers, and parents like you. Best wishes, and I hope that I can better serve your needs in the future. Morton
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