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Finding the main idea
Students practise finding the main idea vs topic using a table model: read a paragraph, answer multiple-choice main-idea questions, choose which choice is main idea (not topic), then put steps in order and match main ideas to supporting details. Level 3rd grade.
By Edform · English language arts · Grade 3 · Published Oct 28, 2026 · New
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Questions
- Read the paragraph: “Bees visit flowers to collect nectar. As they move from flower to flower, they carry pollen. This helps plants make seeds and grow fruit.” What is the main idea?
- Read the paragraph: “At the library, people can borrow books, use computers, and attend story time. The library offers many ways for people to learn and enjoy reading.” Which choice is the main idea, not just the topic?
- Put these steps for finding a paragraph’s main idea and supporting details in a helpful order.
- Match each main idea with a detail that supports it.
- Sort each detail into the table. The main idea is: “A school garden gives students ways to learn.”
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