ISEE Primary 2 Reading

ISEE Primary 2 Reading focuses on developing foundational reading skills through engaging texts and comprehension exercises.

Understanding Main IdeasFinding DetailsMaking Predictions
Understanding Author's PurposeSequencing EventsDrawing Conclusions
Reading Signs and LabelsFollowing Written InstructionsSharing Stories with Others
Using Context CluesAnswering Multiple Choice Questions
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Basic Concepts

Understanding Main Ideas

What is a Main Idea?

The main idea is the most important part of a story or passage. It tells you what the text is mostly about. Like the trunk of a tree, the main idea holds everything together!

How to Find the Main Idea

  • Look at the title and headings.
  • Ask yourself, "What is this story or passage mostly about?"
  • Check the first and last sentences. They often give clues!
  • Notice repeating words or ideas.

Why Main Ideas Matter

Knowing the main idea helps you understand the whole story. It’s like finding the treasure in a book!

Practice Makes Perfect

Try reading short stories and think about what the main idea could be. Practice makes finding main ideas easier and faster.

Examples

  • Reading a story about a lost puppy, you decide the main idea is 'A puppy finds its way home.'

  • A passage about planting seeds has the main idea 'How to grow a plant.'

In a Nutshell

The main idea is what a story or passage is mostly about.

Key Terms

Main Idea
The most important point the author wants you to know.
Passage
A short part of a story or text.
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Finding Details