This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksshet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
These short science texts are a great way to practice main idea. Students will read the paragraphs and then choose the main idea from multiple choice options. This resource is a great way to introduce this skill.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Jacqueline Juliano
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Illustrated by: Phoebe Rothfeld
Common core standards covered
RI.2.6
Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
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