1. Main Idea Reading Street Unit 1 Week 5 Created by Kristi Waltke

2. Main Idea The topic is what a paragraph, part of an article, or a whole article is about. The most important thing the author has to say about the topic is the main idea. The little pieces of information telling more about the main idea are the supporting details. Supporting Detail Supporting Detail Supporting Detail Main idea

3. Think about the story statements. Decide which is a main idea and which is a supporting detail. Main Idea Supporting Detail Giant sequoias are the world's largest trees and among the oldest trees on Earth. These trees grow to be 300 feet tall and 40 feet around.

4. Giant sequoias are the world's largest trees and among the oldest trees on Earth. These trees grow to be 300 feet tall and 40 feet around. Main Idea Supporting Detail

5. It has incredible waterfalls, rock formations, and giant sequoia trees. Yosemite is known throughout the world for its amazing scenery. Main Idea Supporting Detail

6. Politicians have made efforts to protect the wilderness around Yosemite. President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant deeding land to California. Main Idea Supporting Detail

7. One of the sequoias is called Clothespin Tree while another is called Dead Giant. Many of the sequoias have nick-names. Main Idea Supporting Detail

8. You can fish, wade, or raft. Active people find lots to do around the rivers and streams of Yosemite. Main Idea Supporting Detail

9. Remember that good readers can find the Main Idea, and it helps them to understand a story!