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Main Idea Detectives
Grade 3 reading & writing worksheet: Main idea and supporting details in informational text — 20 problems. No answer key included. Find the main idea and supporting details in 5 short informational paragraphs — Free printable PDF for 3rd grade.
20 problems · Difficulty: medium
- 20 problems across 4 pages
- No answer key included
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- For literacy centers, homework, reading groups, or sub plans
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Highlights
- Grade
- Grade 3
- Subject
- Reading & Writing
- Pages
- 4 · worksheet
- Answer key
- Not included
- Class time
- about 20 min
Suggested use: literacy centers, homework, reading groups, or sub plans
What students will learn
Students practice: Main idea and supporting details in informational text.
Classroom use
One license per teacher: print as many copies as you need for your own students and share through your class platform. Please don’t post the files publicly. License details.
Quick answers
What does this worksheet cover?
Grade 3 Reading & Writing — Main idea and supporting details in informational text.
How many problems are included?
20 problems.
Does it include an answer key?
No — no answer key is needed for this sheet.
Is this worksheet free?
Yes — it is a free printable PDF. Download it from the button above.
What format is the worksheet?
A printable PDF, 4 pages.
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