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Master main idea with engaging task cards for 3rd-5th graders. Includes print and digital versions, differentiated options, and challenge cards. Great for building student confidence. Check out the preview and bundle options. Differentiated answer sheets and challenge cards included. Teacher tip for various uses.
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Great for 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade!
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NOTE: This resource uses American English and is not editable.
The paragraphs on Set 1 begin with a topic sentence, which makes it easy to find the main idea. These are great for third-grade students and students in higher grades that may need some extra practice. The paragraphs on Set 2 are similar to Set 1 except that they do not have a topic sentence and the main idea is not clearly stated. Students must instead infer the main idea. Set 2 is much more challenging and would be good for fourth grade and above.
The included Answer Sheets are also differentiated. The first one is multiple choice, while the second, more challenging one, requires students to write the main idea out. Both Answer Sheets are two pages (you may print them double-sided) and you could use either one with either set of cards. Answer Keys are also provided so students can check their work.
In addition, there are two Challenge Cards that can be used with any other card in either set. The Challenge Cards ask students to recount supporting details and explain how they are related to the main idea.
Teacher Tip
Here’s what teachers are saying:
✏️ “Loved these task cards! Paired with my Main Idea and Details Unit it really reinforced the skill. Used it as a SCOOT game and the students loved it! Being in a co-teaching classroom, it benefited to pair students so that my struggling readers could listen to a stronger reader but still be able to give input regarding the main idea.” -Emily C.
✏️ “These task cards were perfect for center time during Guided Reading. Thanks for making such an awesome resource that I can use over and over for years to come.” -Krystal Styles.
✏️ “I am new to task cards, but I have downloaded several of your packs and have started using them in my classroom. The students are very engaged, and they are able to practice their skills in manageable amounts. Thank you for all of your hard work! It is sincerely appreciated!” -Elise D.
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About the Author
These passages were written by me, Rachel Lynette. I am a published author of over 120 nonfiction books for children on a variety of subjects, as well as several teacher resource books. I have written for publishers such as Harcourt, Thompson-Gale, Rosen, Children’s Press, Evan-Moor, Kagan, and several others. These passages reflect more than a decade of professional writing experience.
Terms of Use
This resource was created by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack for Minds in Bloom INC., all rights reserved. It may be used by the original purchaser for single class use only. Teachers may distribute this product in email, through google classroom or over the Internet to their students (and parents) as long as the site is password protected. In other words, you may distribute it to your own students, but may not put it on the Internet where it could be publicly found and downloaded.
If you want to share this resource with colleagues, please purchase additional licenses from TpT. Thank you for respecting these terms of use.
This product is happily brought to you by Rachel Lynette and Cassi Noack of Minds in Bloom
SKU: 193812
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Danielle Y. –
I love that I can differentiate with these. I have students on all different levels in my classes, and I feel like this is a one stop shop since there are different levels.
Learning Sparks Joy –
This set of print and digital task cards is amazing for reinforcing main idea! I think it’s so important to expose students to high-interest, short informational passages, especially when requiring students to identify the main idea. Task cards are so helpful in centers or classroom games like Scoot. Amazing resource!
Teresa M. –
I used this as a supplemental tool in small groups. I could easily find a passage that worked for the gorup I worked with.
TeachGrowInspire –
I love using task cards in my classroom and these were perfect. I loved having the differentiated options so all of my students could enjoy them fully! Thank you!
Samantha S. –
Great activity for differentiating main idea! I was able to have one group of students work on the cards around the room, while the other ones worked in a small group!
Michelle G. –
I used these with my homeschooled daughter. It allowed her freedom to move around as she got her work done and I was able to gauge how much she learned.
Mindy E. –
Thank you for a wonderful tool to use with my students in a K-5 resource classroom. Thank you for the audio support. It is beneficial when I am working with students below grade level.
Meagan H. –
I purchased these cards, mostly, for small group work. They are great! I love having the differentiation within one purchase. The audio is also a great feature for my lowest students who struggle with reading.
Christina H. –
I love this resource. I used it with my 5th grade class as well as summer school classes. These are pleasing to the eye, have great examples and I appreciated the audio part for struggling readers.
Bri L. –
My students loved that they are able to review how to find a main idea of a small passage while also getting up and moving.