ISEE Primary 3 Reading

ISEE Primary 3 Reading focuses on developing reading comprehension and critical thinking skills for young learners.

Understanding Main IdeaMaking InferencesUnderstanding Vocabulary in Context
Identifying Author’s PurposeComparing and ContrastingSequence of Events
Reading for InformationUsing Stories to Solve ProblemsBuilding Vocabulary for Communication
Previewing the PassageAnswering Questions Carefully
Understanding Main I...Making InferencesUnderstanding Vocabu...Identifying Author’s...Comparing and Contra...Sequence of EventsReading for Informat...Using Stories to Sol...Building Vocabulary ...Previewing the Passa...Answering Questions ...
Basic Concepts

Understanding Main Idea

What Is the Main Idea?

The main idea is the most important point or message in a passage or story. It tells you what the text is mostly about. All the other sentences give details to support the main idea.

How to Find the Main Idea

  • Look at the first and last sentences.
  • Ask yourself, "What is the author trying to tell me?"
  • Look for repeated words or ideas.

Why Main Idea Matters

Knowing the main idea helps you understand what you read and remember important facts. It’s like finding the heart of the story!

Practice Tips

Try to sum up each paragraph in your own words. This helps you spot the main idea quickly.

Examples

  • A story about a puppy learning tricks has the main idea: 'Puppies need practice to learn new things.'

  • A paragraph about recycling plastic bottles has the main idea: 'Recycling helps keep the Earth clean.'

In a Nutshell

The main idea is what the text is mostly about.

Key Terms

Main Idea
The most important point or message in a text.
Supporting Details
Facts or examples that explain or back up the main idea.
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Making Inferences