Getting the Main Idea: Activities & Worksheets (Reading Level 3.0-4.5) - 15 Passages

This is an essential addition to any reading unit! Getting the main idea is an essential comprehension skill, and mastering this skill can be difficult for some students. Each of the 15 short, high-interest stories is followed by comprehension questions that specifically lead students to find the main idea of the story.

15 Stories Features Include:

• Short stories (140-160 words)

• High-interest fiction & nonfiction topics

• Engaging illustrations that bring stories to life

• Follow-up, skill-specific comprehension questions

Contents Include:

• To the Teacher

• List of Reading Levels and Word Counts for each Story

• Answer Key

• 15 Stories

• 15 Main Idea Activities

Reading Level 3.0-4.5 | Interest Level 4-12

Total Pages
32 pages

Answer Key
Included