Writing Main Ideas : Writing : Fourth Grade English Language Arts Worksheets

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Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts      Writing Main Ideas

Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Main Idea


Determine and write the main idea of each paragraph. Then write two details supporting the main idea.

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Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Main Idea and Details


Determine and write the main idea of the paragraph about desert plants. Then write three details supporting the main idea.

Category:  Writing     Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts     Writing Main Ideas


Worksheet: Fourth Grade

Writing the Main Idea


Read two different sets of supporting details. Determine what would be the main idea for each paragraph. Write it on the lines provided.

Category:  Writing     Writing Informative/Explanatory Texts     Writing Main Ideas



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