Identifying Main Idea in Stories
Students learn to identify the central message or lesson of a story.
Key Questions
- Analyze the main message an author wants us to learn from a story.
- Compare the main idea of two different stories.
- Justify your choice for the most important part of a story.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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