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Finding the Main Idea: Friends

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This passage talks all about the importance of friends, but what's the main idea? Students will first read the passage, then determine for themselves what they believe to be the main idea of the passage. This is especially useful practice for first graders who are diving into their comprehension of nonfiction texts. For more support on this skill, try the How to Find the Main Idea lesson plan.

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