This video is part of the Continue to Know with WHRO TV series. Watch Claire Verdillo teach about how to determine the main idea and supporting details of nonfiction text.

This video is part of the Learn and Grow with WHRO TV series. Watch Mary Mathias teach about how to summarize.

This video is part of the Learn and Grow with WHRO TV series. Watch Meghan Dmytriw teach about summarizing nonfiction text.

This video is part of the Continue to Know with WHRO TV series. Watch Beth Eanes teach about identifying the main idea and summary.

This video is part of the Continue to Know with WHRO TV series. Watch Kelly Sowden teach the difference between main idea and summary.

I created this activity to help my students practice identifying the main idea. In this activity, students will identify the main idea and details. This is a great activity for students to evaluate if statements are the main idea or detail. This activity provides practice with SOL 4.6d.

While 4th grade students are learning about space, this is a great resource to enhance students’ understanding of the solar system.

English Instructional Plan – Using Details to Determine the Main Idea Grades 3-5