Main+Idea+Literacy+Tools

1.This site uses magazine articles to teach main idea. It provides 3 activities to practice and a blank sheet for students to use while reading other articles. I was thinking that my students could use them while reading science journals/magazines.
 * http://www.classroomzoom.com/lessons/48/finding-main-ideas**

2. This site provides templates for 3 different main idea graphic organizers. It provides an example of each organizer along with the blank template for reuse.
 * http://www.classroomzoom.com/lessons/1753/nonfiction-graphic-organizers**

3. This site teaches children how to create a topic sentence. It provides an example activity to practice and has a worksheet for children to practice creating their own topic sentences. They can use this skill for main idea when writing about a science topic.
 * http://www.classroomzoom.com/lessons/62/terrific-topic-sentences**