What's The Main Idea? Worksheet

Grades
2
Standards
RI.2.6
Formats
PRINT+DIGITAL RESOURCE
This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
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About the "What's the Main Idea?" Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet titled "What's the Main Idea?" is a valuable resource for students to enhance their reading comprehension skills. The worksheet presents four short passages, each followed by three options. Students are tasked with reading the passages carefully and identifying the main idea by circling the correct option.

This engaging activity challenges students to grasp the central theme or key concept conveyed in each passage. By analyzing the content and making thoughtful choices, students develop their ability to discern the most significant information from supporting details. The exercise not only reinforces comprehension but also fosters critical thinking and decision-making skills.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Reading comprehension skills
  • Identifying the main idea or central theme in a text
  • Distinguishing between main ideas and supporting details
  • Developing critical thinking and decision-making abilities

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Understand the concept of main ideas and supporting details in texts
  • Analyze and evaluate information to determine the central theme or message
  • Draw logical conclusions from the given passages

Psychomotor

  • Develop hand-eye coordination through circling the correct option
  • Practice pencil grip and control while completing the worksheet

Affective

  • Build confidence in reading comprehension abilities
  • Cultivate a sense of accomplishment upon successfully identifying main ideas

Interpersonal/Social

  • Collaborate with peers or seek guidance from teachers if needed
  • Engage in discussions about the main ideas and share perspectives

Tags:

reading comprehension, main idea, supporting details, critical thinking, decision making, Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective, Interpersonal/Social

Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Jacqueline Juliano
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Illustrated by: Phoebe Rothfeld

Common core standards covered

RI.2.6
Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.

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