The document outlines a classroom activity where students are divided into groups to form meaningful sentences from given words and emphasizes the importance of citing evidence and identifying main ideas in text. It discusses both stated and implied main ideas and provides sample paragraphs to practice these concepts, including questions for identifying main ideas. Additionally, it includes a post-test with examples for evaluating understanding of main ideas and supporting details.

2. ACTIVITY
Directions: The students will be divided
into four groups; each group will be given
set of words. They will be asked to arrange the
words in order to form a meaningful sentence.
The arranged letters should be put on the
board and whoever group would finish the
task first, they should read it loudly.

4. ● Citing Evidence- Citing textual evidence
requires students to look back into the text for
evidence to support an idea, answer a question
or make a claim.
● General Statement- is one that refers to
broad categories or groups of people or
things. General statements may allude to the
overall characteristics or elements of these
categories or groups.

5. Citing Evidence to
Support General Statement

6. Main Idea
● The most important or central thought of a
paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the
reader what the text is all about.
● When the main idea of a paragraph is stated, it is
most often found in the first sentence of the
paragraph. However, the main idea may be found
in any sentence of the paragraph.

7. My cheeseburger looks so
tasty! It has juicy pickles,
melted cheese, and ketchup is
oozing down the sides. I cant
wait to chomp into it and taste
every delicious bite.

8. To find the main idea of any paragraph or
passage, ask these questions:
● Who or what is the
paragraph about?
● What aspect or idea about
the ‘who’ or ‘what’ is the
author concerned with?

9. Hundreds of years ago, four writers
recorded fairy tales. A Frenchman,
Charles Perrault, wrote many well-
known tales. In Germany, Jacob
and Wilhelm Grimm retold common
folklore. Their collection was
published in two volumes, in 1812
and 1815. H.C. Andersen, from
Denmark, penned thousands of
tales. Some examples are “The
Little Mermaid” and “Thumbelina.”
Because of these men, we can
enjoy reading fairy tales today.

10. Stated and Implied Main Idea
 Sometimes, a paragraph has a stated main
idea usually in the topic sentence. This means
the paragraph “says” what the main idea is.
 Sometimes, a paragraph doesn’t have a stated
main idea, but has an “implied” main idea. This
means that you need to state the main idea in
your own words because it doesn’t actually
“say” it in the paragraph.

11. “The students had fun on their field trip. They visited the
Marine Museum. They were able to tour a tug boat and they
bought souvenirs in the gift shop. After the tours they ate a
picnic lunch in the park and played with their friends.”
STATED MAIN IDEA

12. “Samantha, I can’t eat or
sleep when you are gone.
I need to hear your
soothing voice and see
your lovely smile. I miss
that special way you sing.
Please come home soon.”
IMPLIED MAIN IDEA

13. Supporting Details
- prove the value of the main idea.

14. Homeless people have many
problems. In winter, it’s hard
to stay warm and it gets too
hot in summer. It’s also hard
to keep things safe without a
home. Worst is the lack of
privacy.

15. “The students had fun on their
field trip. They visited the
Marine Museum. They were
able to tour a tug boat and
they bought souvenirs in the
gift shop. After the tours they
ate a picnic lunch in the park
and played with their friends.”

16. “Maria offered to help her
mother clean the house.
She vacuumed the living
room and dusted the
furniture. She picked up
the toys in the playroom.
She ate a ham sandwich
for lunch. Then, she
mopped the kitchen floor.”

18. Directions: Form 4 groups and have one
representative from each group. You will
read the paragraph and then you will
identify the main idea by writing it on
the board. First to finish will have one point
and the group that first to got 5 points will
be the winner.
ACTIVITY

19. Citing Evidence to
Support General Statement

20. Directions:
Read the following paragraph
and then choose the letter of
the correct answer.

21. POST TEST
1. “The rain forest is home to many creatures. Monkeys,
toucans and macaws live in the rain forest. Butterflies and
anteaters also live in the rain forest.”
What is the main idea?
A. The main idea is implied.
B. The rain forest is home to many creatures.
C. Monkeys, toucans and macaws live in the rain forest.
D. Sloths and tapirs are other creatures that live in the rain
forest.

22. 2. “Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer
players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn
how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most
importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their
teammates.”
What is the main idea?
A. Soccer players learn how to dribble.
B. Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.
C. Soccer players learn to work together with their teammates.
D. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually
score.

23. 3. “Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach.
Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach
volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some
people simply like to sunbathe.”
What is the implied main idea?
A. Sunbathing is fun at the beach.
B. Snorkeling is an activity done at the beach.
C. There are many fun things to do at the beach.
D. Swimming is the only thing we can do at the beach.

24. 4. Winter provides the opportunity for many outdoor activities.
Many people enjoy ice skating on a pond. Swimming in the pond
in summer can also be fun. Skiing can be a thrilling experience
too. After a new snowfall, you can even build a snowman!”
Which part of the sentence that does not support the main
idea?
A. Skiing can be a thrilling experience too.
B. Many people enjoy ice skating on a pond.
C. Swimming in the pond in summer can also be fun.
D. Winter provides the opportunity for many outdoor activities.

25. 5. Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests. Sumo
wrestling is a sport that started in Japan. It takes place in a ring.
Two players try to score points by holding each other down or
pushing each other out of the ring. Robot sumo uses robots
instead of humans. The robot that scores the most points wins.
What is the main idea?
A. Sumo wrestling takes place in a ring.
B. The robot that scores the most points wins.
C. Sumo wrestling is a sport that started in Japan.
D. Robots are being used in sumo wrestling contests.

26. Assignment
Further read about this lesson.