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Main Idea Tree
Students will identify the main idea and supporting details by building a colorful tree. The trunk represents the main idea, while the leaves represent the supporting details that help the idea.Â
K-2
45 Minutes
Easy Prep
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the main idea of a textÂ
- Determine key details that support the main ideaÂ
- Organize supporting details to show how they are connectedÂ
- Explain how each detail  supports the main ideaÂ
- Demonstrate understanding of the text through a visual main idea treeÂ
Materials Needed
- White cardstock paper
- Scissors
- Glue sticks
- Pencils
- Crayons or markers
- File folder
- Printable lesson plan PDF
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