Main Idea

1. "Give me the GIST"
2. Sammy the Summarizer
3. Give me five
4. two-word-weekend: have the students tell you about their weekend in two words.
5. Sort and Share

http://www.primary-education-oasis.com/main-idea-activities.html

BrainPOP:
http://www.brainpopjr.com/readingandwriting/comprehension/mainidea/grownups.weml

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skill_builders/main_idea_theme_language_arts_third_3rd_grade.htm