π Topic Summary
Understanding the main idea of a story or paragraph is like finding the big topic it's all about. Key details are the smaller pieces of information that support the main idea, like clues that help you solve a mystery! These writing prompts will help you practice finding both.
π§ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the words with their meanings!
- π Main Idea
- π Key Details
- π Paragraph
- βοΈ Prompt
- π‘ Supporting
Meanings:
- A group of sentences about one topic.
- Information that explains more about the main idea.
- The most important idea in a story or paragraph.
- Giving help or proof.
- Something that makes you think or write.
Instructions: Write the number of the meaning next to the correct word.
| Word |
Matching Meaning Number |
| Main Idea |
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| Key Details |
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| Paragraph |
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| Prompt |
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| Supporting |
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βοΈ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words. Choose from these words: details, idea, story, important, tell
This ______ is about a cat named Whiskers. The main ______ of the story is that Whiskers loves to play. Some ______ that ______ us this are: Whiskers chases mice, climbs trees, and bats at toys. These things are ______ to the story.
π€ Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are writing a story about your favorite animal. What would be the main idea of your story? What are three key details you would include?