Lesson 12 of 20 · What's It About?
⭐ 30 XP🐚 Comprehension CoveWhere to Find It
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The main idea can be in the first or last sentence.
🎯 Your mission
Notice the details no one mentions.
⚡ The twist
The right answer is supported by the text — not by your feelings.
What You'll Learn
The main idea can be in the first or last sentence. Sometimes we figure it out. The main idea can be in the first or last sentence. Sometimes we have to figure it out.
Key Points
The main idea can be in the first or last sentence.
Sometimes we have to figure it out.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Where might we find the main idea?
Stretch Challenge
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Explain something you read this week to a grown-up.
For the dinner table
“What was the main idea of what you read today?”
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Where to Find It
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