Main idea is something we have to teach all year. Wouldn’t it be nice to have ready-to-go worksheets and graphic organizers right at your fingertips? These no-prep activities are just what you need! They teach students to find and discriminate between the main idea and supporting details in a hands-on and engaging way. WHAT YOU WILL GET: This resource includes two different types of worksheets to practice reading strategies in both printable and digital formats. 8 Reading Comprehension Worksheets On each page, students will read a short story or informational passage and then use the text to answer comprehension questions. After completing this page, they will move on to the main idea and details activity: 8 Main Idea & Details Worksheets These go along with the reading passages. Each page has a cut-and-glue graphic organizer. Students cut out four statements found in the comprehension story and glue them onto the graphic organizer to show which is the main idea and which are the supporting details. In most of the passages, the main idea is explicitly stated. However, in several it is implied. There are plenty of details in the text to help readers determine the main point. Answer keys are included. OTHER SKILLS INCLUDED: While these activities are designed to help teach main idea, some of the comprehension questions include practice with other reading skills as well including: sequencing cause and effect making inferences using context to determine meaning finding text evidence When answering the comprehension questions, I like to have my students highlight where they found the answers (as pictured on the cover). This shows me that they referred back to the text to find the information and reinforces the importance of using text evidence. HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE These worksheets work well as homework, in literacy centers, or even for assessment. They are also excellent for students with a main idea IEP goal because they let you easily target the skill and collect specific data. The hands-on features are ideal for keeping students engaged.

This is a set of decodable readers about bats with a focus on developing reading comprehension in young students. It also includes vocabulary and sight words. Designed for beginning readers (1st grade). WHAT IS INCLUDED: Interactive (cut and paste) decodable book Full-color decodable reader Vocabulary Cards Sight Word Cards Comprehension Questions INTERACTIVE BOOK Students read about bats on each page and glue on the picture that goes with the text. A target word is highlighted in bold to help students find the correct picture. These are also good words for seasonal vocabulary instruction. The last page of the book has four simple comprehension questions. One is multiple choice and the rest require a short written response. The answers are found directly in the story. This version prints in black and white. COLOR BOOK The full-color reader includes the same text as the black and white version without the cut and glue component. The pictures are already included on each page to provide visual support while reading. The comprehension questions in back are slightly different and formatted for discussion. They also provide opportunities to make text to self connections. This version is perfect to use in your guided reading groups before student work on the interactive version independently. It could also be used for partner reading or for take-home reading practice. VOCABULARY CARDS & SIGHT WORDS A set of word cards with vocabulary about bats is also included along with corresponding picture cards. These can be used to pre-teach vocabulary, as a matching activity in centers, or on your word wall. A second set of word cards contain sight words found in the story that you may want to practice with your students. These are non-decodable words that students need to recognize by sight rather than sounding out.

Students will use common prefixes and suffixes to determine word meaning with this set of task cards. Each task card includes a word and a sentence that provides context for the word. After reading the word and sentence, student will choose the answer choice that best defines the word. There is also a second set of cards without the sentences (identical otherwise). This allows for differentiation within your classroom and also allows you to see who understands the word meanings without needing to use context clues. Includes the following prefixes and suffixes: un- pre- re- dis- -able -ful -less This resource includes: 24 task cards with sentences for context 24 task cards without sentences (words in isolation) Recording sheet Answer key

Tired of the same old main idea worksheets? This no-prep resource will give your students plenty of practice in a new and engaging way! Includes 3 different types of activities that specifically target finding the main idea and supporting details. WHAT YOU WILL GET: 13 main idea worksheets of 3 different types Answer keys Worksheet Set A: Each page in this set features a short informational passage. Students will read the text and then answer two text-based questions (one true/false and one short response). At the bottom of the page are four sentences to cut out. Students will glue these onto the graphic organizer to show which is the main idea and which are the supporting details. In some of the passages, the main idea is implied rather than explicitly stated. There are plenty of details in the text to help readers determine the main point. The answers to the other questions are found directly in the text. I like to have my students highlight where they found the answers (as pictured on the cover). This shows me that they referred back to the text to find the information. Worksheet Set B The second set of worksheets feature three different main idea statements. Students cut out the supporting details at the bottom and glue them under the correct main idea. The three main ideas deal with the similar topics, so students will have to read each detail carefully to determine which main idea it supports. Worksheet Set C These worksheets help students discern between supporting details and non-pertinent information. They will read a short passage and underline or highlight the sentence that does not support the main idea. Each page contains three passages. These work well as homework, in literacy centers, or even for assessment. The cut-and-glue component helps students stay engaged and on task. And because each set of worksheets addresses main idea in a different way, you will be able to provide differentiated activities to your students.

Students will learn the relationship between cause and effect and practice identifying them with this set of reading activities. Includes posters and anchor charts for instruction and student materials for practice. WHAT YOU WILL GET Posters - These illustrate the difference between cause and effect with examples. Includes half-page and full-page size. Graphic Organizer Anchor Chart - This shows how cause and effect interact and how key words can help you identify which is which. Cause and Effect Sort - Students determine which cards are causes, which are effects, and then put them together. Some of the cards have similar “story lines” so students will have to decide which pairs make the most sense. Includes 40 cards and cause/effect heading cards. Worksheets - Includes two pages plus answer keys. On the first worksheet, students match each cause with its effect and then write their own sentences to complete cause/effect pairs. The second worksheet is a cut and glue version of the anchor chart. Students must determine which statements are the causes and which are the effects and connect them with the correct transition word. HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE I suggest using the posters to introduce the concepts of cause and effect and then hang for student reference. The graphic organizer anchor chart is great for use during small group reading and can also be used along with the cause/effect sorting cards for extra support. Students can place the cards in the boxes on the graphic organizer to help them check their work and see if their matches make sense. The sorting cards can be placed in centers as a simple matching task or as a concentration-style memory game. You can even pass them out to the whole class as a “find your partner” activity. The worksheets are appropriate for practice or assessment.

Kids love to read about animals! These non-fiction passages are a great way to build reading comprehension skills with a high interest topic. Each passage includes a description of the animal, its habit, diet, adaptations or other special features, and some fun facts. The passage is followed by a page of comprehension questions that require students to refer back to the text to find their answers. Includes: Bats Bees Butterflies Earthworms Fish The questions all written-response except for one true/false on each page. Easy to read fonts and uncluttered design let students focus on the topic and information. These passages can be used for independent practice or assessment. They are also the perfect length to use as homework. Answer keys are included. There are also two pages of vocabulary cards with science words from the text. These allow you to integrate science concepts into your reading instruction!

This is a set of decodable readers about flying kites with a focus on developing reading comprehension in young students. It also includes vocabulary and sight words. Designed for beginning readers. WHAT IS INCLUDED: Interactive (cut and paste) decodable book Full-colour decodable reader Vocabulary Word Cards & Picture Cards Sight Word Cards Comprehension Questions Interactive Book Students read each page and glue on the picture that goes with the text. A target word is highlighted in bold to help students find the correct picture. These are also good words for vocabulary instruction. The last page of the book has four simple comprehension questions. One is multiple choice and the rest require a short written response. The answers are found directly in the story. This version prints in black and white. Full Colour Book The full-colour reader includes the same text as the black and white version without the cut and glue component. The pictures are already included on each page to provide visual support while reading. The comprehension questions in back are slightly different and formatted for discussion. They also provide opportunities to make text to self connections. This version is perfect to use in your guided reading groups before student work on the interactive version independently. It could also be used for partner reading or for take-home reading practice. Vocabulary and Sight Words Cards Word cards with vocabulary from the story are also included along with corresponding picture cards. These can be used to pre-teach vocabulary or on your word wall. A second set of word cards contain sight words found in the story that you may want to practise with your students. These are non-decodable words that students need to recognise by sight rather than sounding out.