Main Idea Graphic Organizers and Reading Response Worksheets

Description

Do your students struggle to find the main idea and supporting details in fiction and non-fiction texts? If so, these main idea graphic organizers are perfect for your guided reading lessons, literacy lessons, or centers. These reading response worksheets are no prep!

The process of teaching students how to find the main idea as well as supporting details does not have to be boring! Why not have students enjoy the worksheets they are completing?! The clip art that you get to write in along with the reading response worksheets is quite engaging for students, since they are able to write in and then color the cute clip art (such as popcorn!) in the worksheets!

These main idea worksheets can be used for any type of text. Students can complete these printables after reading a class story or studying a text during reading lessons.

The following 12 graphic organizers are included:

• Magnifying Glass
• Popcorn
• Ice Cream
• Balloons
• Camera Snapshot
• Flower
• Puzzle Pieces
• Stars
• Crayon and Apple
• Snow Cone
• Find The Main Idea In 2 Texts
• Find The Main Idea In 4 Texts

When/how to use this main idea graphic organizers resource:

• Whole group reading or literacy lessons
• Small group work (literacy centers or guided reading)
• Independent practice
• Early finishers
• Morning work
• Homework
• Assessment

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