Main Idea: An Interview

Overview:

A reading strategy worksheet designed for middle and upper years students to practise identifying the main idea and supporting details. Using the text An Interview, students will enhance their comprehension skills by determining the main idea and listing three supporting details.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the main idea of a text.
• Recognise and record supporting details that align with the main idea.
• Strengthen critical reading and analytical skills.

How the Activity Works:

Students read the text An Interview and analyse its content to determine the primary message or focus. They then record the main idea in the space provided. Next, students identify and list three supporting details from the text that reinforce the main idea. This worksheet provides a structured and engaging way for students to develop their reading comprehension skills.

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