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1st - 3rd Grade Main Idea Worksheets : Page 2

This worksheet focuses on creating a title for a list of details.

the topic of details

The Topic of Details

In this language arts worksheet, students read a nonfiction text then represent what they read by creating a helpful chart.

comprehension chart

Comprehension Chart

This worksheet teaches students to locate key ideas, provide evidence, and make connections in nonfiction texts.

connections evidence oh my

Connections, Evidence, Oh My!

Help your second grade students identify the evidence behind the author’s purpose.

wheres the evidence

Where's the Evidence?

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Main Idea or Topic? You Decide!

glossary main idea or topic you decide

Glossary: Main Idea or Topic? You Decide!

Engage students in reading before they even start! Students prepare for reading a nonfiction text by looking at the pictures in the book and answering a series of questions that get them thinking about what they already know about the topic.

activate that background knowledge

Activate That Background Knowledge

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details.

glossary understanding main ideas and supporting details

Glossary: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details

important supporting details the battles of lexington and concord

Important Supporting Details: The Battles of Lexington and Concord

Help your second grade students identify the author’s purpose as they answer questions about a nonfiction text.

finding the purpose

Finding the Purpose

The worksheet provides a tool for learners to gather and organize key information about civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.

martin luther king jrs legacy graphic organizer

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy Graphic Organizer

We all want to learn new skills! This worksheet engages students in thinking about what they’d like to learn to do or make, all while learning about nonfiction texts.

teach me how to

Teach Me How To...

This worksheet uses the shape of the sun to teach kids how supporting details come out of the main idea of a text like rays.

sun notetaking

Sun Notetaking

This worksheet offers helpful preparation for students as they learn to become intentional, careful readers of nonfiction.

brainstorm before reading

Brainstorm Before Reading

Have students record questions on sticky notes as they are reading, then they'll compile them all on this helpful worksheet before tracking down and recording their answers.

question tracker

Question Tracker

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Main Idea or Topic? You Decide!

vocabulary cards main idea or topic you decide

Vocabulary Cards: Main Idea or Topic? You Decide!

This quick story of Captain Kidd brings pirates and reading on an adventure for your kids!

captain kidd

Captain Kidd

Procedural texts are a great way to engage students in reading nonfiction. This worksheet has students writing their own how-to texts.

just tell me what to do

Just Tell Me What to Do!

When reading nonfiction books, it’s important to understand the meaning of related vocabulary words. In this activity, students identify sentences that include key vocabulary. When they're done they'll hold the key to reading success!

vocabulary is the key

Vocabulary is the Key!

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Sorting & Describing Books.

vocabulary cards sorting  describing books

Vocabulary Cards: Sorting & Describing Books

Use these vocabulary flashcards with the EL Support Lesson: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details.

vocabulary cards understanding main ideas and supporting details

Vocabulary Cards: Understanding Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Main Topic.

glossary main topic

Glossary: Main Topic

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Unknown Words.

vocabulary cards unknown words

Vocabulary Cards: Unknown Words

This worksheet helps students identify and make connections between key ideas in nonfiction readings.

idea connector

Idea Connector

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Unknown Words.

glossary unknown words

Glossary: Unknown Words

After students read informational books, have them share and connect their learning by filling out this handy concept map. When they're done, students will have a fun visual representation of what they've learned.

main topic map

Main Topic Map

It's fun to share interesting facts with others! Get the fun started with this top five list.

super interesting nonfiction

Super Interesting Nonfiction!

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Repeated Words and Phrases.

glossary repeated words and phrases

Glossary: Repeated Words and Phrases

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Main Topic.

vocabulary cards main topic

Vocabulary Cards: Main Topic

As students read informational books, encourage them to use sticky notes to record what they learn. Help them keep track of the information they learn with this helpful worksheet.

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Write & Mark

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson Plan: Sharing Facts from Nonfiction.

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