Teaching Main Idea and Authors Purpose

What is the difference?

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Main Idea: All stories, paragraphs, poems and articles have a main idea. The main idea tells us what the passage is about. The main idea, if stated, is also known as a topic sentence, and is usually stated in the first or last sentence of the paragraph, but not always. Sometimes it is in the middle of the paragraph, and sometimes it is not even stated (but implied). The other sentences tell more about the topic sentence. To find the main idea, one needs to ask themselves, "What is this passage mostly about?"

Author's Purpose: Every author has a purpose for writing his passage. It might be to give information, explain something, solve a problem, sell something, persuade, or even simply to entertain. Authors support their purpose for writing with their point of view...their thoughts, feelings and beliefs.

Teaching Main Idea and Authors Purpose

In reading fiction, one needs to know who is telling the story. Is it a main character? Or is it someone else, a narrator? It is also important to understand the tone or mood of a story (the feeling that the author creates). Is it funny, sad, or scary?

Children often have difficulty distinguishing the difference between these two reading elements. I find it helpful to teach Main Idea first, making sure they understand before I move on to Author's Purpose. After they understand both concepts we discuss the differences. it is also important to question and listen to the child so you are sure they understand.

How to teach these to concepts: To begin with explain the concept you are teaching. You can actually read the descriptions I give above or use your own words if you like.

The next step can be quite fun if you adjust to the child's interests. Do they like to fish, hunt, play games, help you, tell stories, or read about certain subjects? I have had students write a letter or an article, and then ask them to tell me their main idea and/ or authors purpose along with other questions mentioned above. Sometimes I choose passages that I know they would be interested in reading, and ask the same questions. While viewing a TV advertisement (or an advertisement on a cereal box) it can be fun to ask them what they think the authors purpose is, and if they agree with it. There are numerous daily activities that can support your teaching objectives.

Using curriculum is great too. There is some very good curriculum out there, which can be a time saver for you the educator, and there is nothing wrong with that if it is working for you and your student. I personally use both curriculum and the creative methods.

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Teaching Main Idea and Authors Purpose

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I Have a Little Chat with Adam and Eve

I sent a postcard to Peter to see if I could have another chat with God. He said that I would have to wait my turn which would occur in 2788. He added that I would be dead by then but I might be able to catch Him on the bicycle path once I got there. He said that would be between 4:17 and 4:19 a.m. except on Sundays when he has about a trillion zillion prayers to answer. However, Adam was available.

I found myself standing in front of Peter at the Gate and he pointed and said, "Adam wants to meet you in the park. He likes the outdoors."

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Of course, I was flashed there and found Father Adam sniffing a huge red rose blossom. The fragrance was strong and made my head spin. Wow!

I Have a Little Chat with Adam and Eve

Adam didn't look up at me but said, "I'm sorry you are not getting The Grand Old Eternal today. I'll have to do. He is just too busy to handle everything. He depends on the rest of us to help him. Like on earth, he doesn't impose on us. We have to want to help out. Not everybody does."

I said, "Do you mean that those who live in Heaven defy God?"

Adam looked up at me with his translucent blue eyes and said, "No. Never! They just don't always do what he wants when he wants it. What is it that you want? I hope it is not great wealth, good health, or peace in the world. Those things are so ephemeral. Don't you have something important for me today?"

I said, "If those that live here are not doing God's will, is there a chance for another war in heaven? I don't want to come to Heaven if you are going to have another war. I've had too much of that on earth."

Adam said, "There are no belligerents here. There will be no war. There are those here who have decided that their heavenly reward should be doing what they want to do when they want to do it. They are off half the time taking space cruises. On the earth, they spent their time on sea cruises. They are not bad, just very useless."

I said, "I've always wanted to go on a sea cruise. I haven't because they are expensive, you eat too much, the ship is crowded with other eaters, and you might catch the bubonic plague."

Adam laughed. Then I heard a woman laugh. Adam said, "Is that you, Eve?"

Eve came out from behind the rose bush. Adam said, "You weren't Eve Dropping were you?" Then he laughed.

I though it was a pretty funny too but I decided to keep a straight face less Mother Eve was offended.

Adam said, "This is Taylor Jones, the hack writer."

Mesmerized by Eve's beauty I just nodded. Eve said, "I've been reading your stuff on the Internet. I like your UFO articles. There is one correction, however, Xrytspet from Fanton in G10009845788899990766 does not fly an FnL7 Time Craft anymore. She has the newer FnL7-A Time Craft."

I said, "That little snit. She told me that she didn't know where God lives. She's been here hasn't she?"

Eve smiled, her brown eyes shining. "That could be right, Taylor Jones, the hack writer!"

Adam said, "That's what you wanted to talk to God about, isn't it? You think you are going crazy. Well, worse things could happen to you. No use taking being crazy too serious. It might even lead you to greatness. Einstein had the delusion that if you put a large object into space, that space would be distorted around it."

I got Father Adam out of earshot from Eve. I said, "Was Xrytspet from Fanton in G10009845788899990766 really here?"

He laughed again. "No, Taylor Jones, the hack writer. Eve likes to snoop around. She saw the briefing sheets on my desk saying that you had been writing a zillion articles for http://www.ezinearticles.com. That's where she learned about Xrytspet from Fanton in G10009845788899990766."

I said, "I've got to get back home. My wife wants to go shopping tonight. Oh, and Einstein was right wasn't he?"

I Have a Little Chat with Adam and Eve

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The Most Exquisite Girlfriend - 9 Qualities I Look for in a Lady - How Many Do You Have?

As a born again Christian I am writing for ladies of faith, or ladies who are just curious to know what a man wants is a woman.

In no particular order these are my top nine qualities I look for in a lady that I would marry.

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A lady with purpose and vision

The Most Exquisite Girlfriend - 9 Qualities I Look for in a Lady - How Many Do You Have?

Because I am a believer in God and the Bible, a believe that every single human being is born with a purpose and destiny. It is sad that many people have dreams and yet as life goes past them they give up on their dreams. The lady I commit to will have very clear dreams and vision for the future.

A self starter- motivated

I want a lady that does not need my approval in everything that she does. As my wife and mother to my children, she would have to be an equal of mine with the authority to make major decisions if I am not available.

She likes to have a friendly debate.

I don't like people that agree with everything that I say. How can I ever grow and learn new things to replace my wrong ideas and opinions if my lady is not prepared to challenge me. I have a young girl who has won about 17 debates with me and proven me wrong each time. I am a better person for all of those discussions.

An avid reader of fiction and non fiction

I heard a famous cliché once that said, "leaders are readers" I have big dreams for my life and when I settle down I want a queen that can co-rule my empire with me. Only a reader will be able to do this.

Willing to be a giver of money to the Lord

I give a lot of money to the work of the Kingdom of God. My wife would want to go without expensive things and live on a modest income just like myself.

Deep thinker -able to come up with ideas and opinions that the world does not share

As a deep thinker I would not be happy with a person that could not have a conversation with depth in it.

Confident in her own skin

I would like a lady that although she might have floors in the way she looks or some sort of shortcoming in her life, who is still confident and happy in her own skin.

A good communicator

She would have to be a person that loves to talk and who would communicate any unhappiness and not stew on something to the point that she gets angry.

An abiding relationship with Jesus

I would require a lady that can endure massive trials and pressures that would come with a large ministry where I am headed. I need a lady with great faith and a solid and deep relationship with God and Jesus.

Any takers? Does anyone of you qualify? If you think you do rate this article five stars.

The Most Exquisite Girlfriend - 9 Qualities I Look for in a Lady - How Many Do You Have?

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