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Main Idea Worksheets

38 resources

Main Idea Worksheets

38 resources

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Worksheet3rd GradeAmerican Industrial Revolution Worksheet

ThisAmerican Industrial Revolution Worksheet teaches students how to read a non-fiction text to gather the main idea about the event taking place.

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Worksheet4th GradeCompare and Contrast Greek Myths Worksheet

Using this Compare and Contrast Greek Myths Worksheet , students read two Greek Myths and use the graphic organizer to compare the two texts. This is perfect for making inferences and drawing conclusions.

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Worksheet2nd GradeCompare and Contrast Worksheet Fiction and Non-Fiction

Using this Compare and Contrast Worksheet Fiction and Non-Fiction, students compare a non-fiction and a fiction text using the graphic organizer. This is perfect for making inferences and drawing conclusions.

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Worksheet1st GradeWants Needs Reading Response Worksheet

Using this Wants Needs Reading Response Worksheet, students readAlexander Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday to build their understanding of wants and needs.

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Worksheet2nd GradeFishbone Graphic Organizer

Using this Fishbone Graphic Organizer, students organize details as they independently read to determine the main idea.

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Worksheet2nd GradeMain Idea Banana Graphic Organizer

Using this Main Idea Banana Graphic Organizer, students organize details as they independently read to determine the main idea.

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Worksheet2nd GradeMain Idea Spider Graphic Organizer

Using this Main Idea Spider Graphic Organizer, students organize details as they independently read to determine the main idea.

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WorksheetKindergartenKey Ideas Butterflies Worksheet

Using Key Ideas Butterflies Worksheet,students identify the main topic and retell key details while reading a non-fiction text.

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Worksheet1st GradeEndings Worksheet

Using Endings Worksheet, students write how the ending of each story solves problems and resolves events of the story to compare the two similar stories read.

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WorksheetPreschoolWhat are Maps Worksheet

This What are Maps Worksheet helps students identify the main idea and key details while reading a passage about Maps.

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WorksheetPreschoolDetails about Winter Worksheet

Using Details about Winter Worksheet,students identify the main topic and retell key details while reading a non-fiction text.

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WorksheetPreschoolKey Details Graphic Organizer Worksheet

Using Key Details Graphic Organizer Worksheet,students identify the main topic and retell key details while reading a fiction or non-fiction text.

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Worksheet2nd GradeMain Idea and Details Graphic Organizer

Using this Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizer, students organize details as they independently read to determine the main idea.

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WorksheetKindergartenKey Ideas Worksheet

Using Key Ideas Worksheet,students identify the main topic and retell key details while reading a story or informational text.

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WorksheetPreschoolDetails about Digging Up Dinosaurs Worksheet

This Details about Digging Up Dinosaurs Worksheet helps students identify the main idea and key details while reading a passage about dinosaurs.

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WorksheetPreschoolStory Details Graphic Organizer Worksheet

Using Key Details Graphic Organizer Worksheet,students identify the main topic and retell key details while reading a fiction or non-fiction text.

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Worksheet2nd GradeMain Idea Worksheet

Using this Main Idea Worksheet, students organize details as they independently read to determine the main idea.