A skilled writer sticks to the topic at hand. No wandering around! If an idea or statement doesn't support your main idea, get rid of it!! Here is some fun you can have with a partner that will help you get the "main idea" about"The Main Idea"!

Directions:
Print the activity page and cut the cards apart. With a partner, discuss the words on the front and decide what they have in common - what would be the main idea of a sentence, paragraph, or essay that contained these words? When you agree on the topic, write it on the back of the cards.
 
 
 

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