Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Imagine you’re a detective, and your job is to find the most important clues in a story. The main idea is like the biggest clue that tells you what the story is mostly about. Supporting details are like the smaller clues that help you understand and believe the main idea.

Here’s how you can do it:

Find the main idea: Read the story carefully and look for the sentence or group of sentences that tell you the most important thing. It’s like finding the treasure on a treasure map!

Look for supporting details: Once you know the main idea, search for the sentences or words that give more information or examples about it. These details help you understand the main idea better.

Ask yourself questions: Think about what’s most important in the story. What is the big message or lesson the author wants to share? These are the main ideas.

Highlight or underline: You can use a colourful pencil or crayon to mark the main idea and supporting details. It’s like putting a special spotlight on them!

Identifying main ideas and supporting details helps you grasp the heart of the story and remember the essential parts. So, little detectives, put on your thinking caps and search for those important clues in your reading! Happy investigating!