Main Idea Worksheets

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Our main idea worksheets provide practice in finding the central idea and supporting details using graphic organizers, weeding out irrelevant information, and crafting catchy titles. Focusing on repeated words, introductory statements, and concluding thoughts is the key to unlocking the core message. Our free worksheets are a must-try for grades 2 through 8!

Main Idea Graphic Organizers

Main Idea Graphic Organizers - 1 PDF 1
Template 1
Main Idea Graphic Organizers - 2 PDF 2
Template 2
Main Idea Graphic Organizers - 3 PDF 3
Template 3

Writing Main Ideas and Titles for Passages

Writing Main Ideas and Titles for Passages - 1 PDF 1
Worksheet 1
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Writing Main Ideas and Titles for Passages - 2 PDF 2
Worksheet 2
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Writing Main Ideas and Titles for Passages - 3 PDF 3
Worksheet 3
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Identifying and Choosing the Main Idea

Identifying and Choosing the Main Idea

Matching Main and Supporting Ideas

Matching Main and Supporting Ideas

Identifying Main Idea and Supporting Details

Identifying Main Idea and Supporting Details

Filling in Supporting Details

Filling in Supporting Details

Identifying Non-Supporting Details

Identifying Non-Supporting Details

Main Idea Comprehension

Main Idea Comprehension

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