Description
This main idea and detail activities includes TWENTY sets of sentences. Each set has 5 sentences. Students will read the sentences and determine which one is the main idea and which four are the supporting details. Students will sort the sentences on their main idea and details mat. Download the preview file to learn more and to see extension ideas for older students!
Topics covered:
- Seahorses
- Clownfish
- Jellyfish
- Sea Turtles
- Starfish
This activity requires students to use higher order thinking to determine the main idea. There is a response sheet for students to justify their answers.
UPDATED to include DISTANCE LEARNING option for you to assign in Google™ Classroom! See video preview.