Learners read short paragraphs, summarize the passage in one sentence, and then develop an appropriate title that indicates the main idea of the selection. Part of a series of exercises designed to build literary skills.

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english language arts

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Classroom Considerations

• The third in a series of six worksheets that provide learners practice identifying the main idea of a passage
• Preview the interactive site to determine what resources are appropriate for your learners

Pros

• Readers are sure to be engaged by the passage topics which include rodeo clowns, the wolverine, the origins of basketball, and machine guns
• Additional worksheets and interactive assessments are attached
• Six practice exercises are included on the worksheet

Cons

• None