Help introduce main idea to students with this short song. Help students identify main idea in a text. Lyrics: The Main Idea Is what the author wants to say The Main Idea Is what the reader takes away The Main Idea Is what the text is all about The Main Idea Is what we’re trying to figure out First determine the topic of the text Here are some pointers in case you are perplexed Read the title and check the pictures, too Look for repeated words to see if there’s a clue When you know the topic then you can consider What’s the big idea the author has delivered? Can summarize the entire thing? What is the overarching lesson of the writing? Now you’re ready to go give it a try Figure out the the topic, tell us what it does and why You can do it! Stand up and give a cheer! You can do it! You can find the main idea! Can be used to support lessons addressing standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.2 RL.4.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.2 RI.5.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.3.2 RI.3.2 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2 RI.6.2 Written and performed by Jake Scott, featuring Debi Kilde Check out Debi's website: debikilde.weebly.com Debi's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/kildebj Listen to my teaching podcast "Teacher Features" by visiting: noisepicnic.com/category/our-lovely-podcasts/teacherfeatures

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