Unit 1.
Writing Main Ideas
The main idea tells
what something is all about.
Tips:
Be sure
that every story you write
has a main idea.
Choose a title that tells the
main idea.
Choose clear naming words
when you write.
Lesson.
Writing the main idea of a
story.
The main idea of a story
tells
what the story is all about.
1. find the main idea for
each story.
Then draw a line under it.
Billy is a dog walker.
He walks dogs before school.
He walks dogs after achool.
When Billy finishes,
he has fun.
He takes his own dog for a
walk.
The main idea is
Billy goes to school.
Billy walks many dogs.
First, Pam puts on her dress.
Next, she puts on her hat.
Last, she gets into bed.
Pam wants to be ready for
school tomorrow!
The main idea is
Pam finds a kitten.
Pam gets ready for school
early.
2. Draw a line under the main
idea.
Father takes the airplane.
He shows Jenny
how to play with it.
He shows her over and over
again.
The Plane is for Jenny.
But Father has all the fun.
The main idea is
Father plays with an
airplane.
Father goes to work.
Fahter gets a car.
Jack wants to get a letter.
He asks for one day after
day.
At last, Mrs. Hill brings
Jack a letter.
Jack gets the letter A.
The main idea is
Mrs. Hill works hard.
Jack plays ball.
Jack gets a letter.
3. Read each story.
Write the main idea.
Tom made a little man.
He gave the man many things
to do.
But the little man just loved
to work.
Now he does not want to stop.
What is the main idea?
Bee wants to try new food.
First, it tries rabbit food.
Next, it tries dog food.
Last, it tries food for
children.
Now Bee does not want any
more new food.
It is happy to eat bee food.
What is the main idea?
Write a story
about something you do in
school.
Use another piece of paper.
Write the main idea under
your story.