Main+Idea

> Younger students often need the support a picture gives. Meaning is derived from pictures that we use to support a text. This activity will be sure to be a hit with your main idea lesson plans. > > Use book covers, illustrations...anything you can get your hands on. The key is that the illustrations are rich and vivid. > > Challenge the students to state what is happening in the picture in 10 words or less. They have to ignore the little details and get the overall meaning. > > You could even have them set up as stations and the class could rotate through them. Allow time for sharing at the end and choosing the best main idea for each picture.
 * **A Picture Is Worth 10 Words or Less**

When teaching main idea, have the student trace their hand. In each finger, have them write the answer to one of the 5 w questions (Who? Did What? When? Where? and Why?)based on the story or article that they just read. Once they can do this, chant a tune similar to "I've Got the Whole World in My Hands" except sing I've Got the "Main Idea in My Hand."


 *  Main Idea Flower Graphic Organizer **

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