Y1 Stars revision strategy 1 and 2 combined revision tg
1. Stars Revision
Strategy 1: Finding the main idea
The main idea can sometimes be found in the first
sentence or last sentence of the story.
The main idea is the most important idea of the story.
Strategy 2: Finding details
Details help us to learn more about the main idea.
Details are normally: who, what, where and why?
2. Main idea in the story and
finding details:
What are the
details in this
picture?
who?
The big meerkat is protecting the young
meerkat. The big meerkat stands on the
what?
hill looking out for danger. The young
meerkat feels safe. where?
why?
3. Main idea in the story and
finding details:
What are the
details in this
picture?
who?
Strong winds blow during hurricanes. what?
Often lots of homes are damaged.
Hurricanes can be very dangerous. where?
why?
4. Main idea in the story and
finding details:
What are the
details in this
picture?
who?
Polar bears live in the snow. They have what?
blubber under their fur to keep warm.
They like to eat fish. where?
why?
5. Main idea in the story and
finding details:
What are the
details in this
picture?
who?
Possums have cute ears. They have what?
fur and long tails. Possums are
nocturnal animals. where?
why?
