Main Idea Tabled: A reading response/strategy for teaching main idea and details ... Blocks are wrapped in paper and labeled with details. These become the legs that support the main idea (written on a 3X5).
Teaching Main Idea and Supporting Details with Hands on Activities. Main Idea can be a bit boring to teach and/or a little redundant but not with these ideas!! Great details at: http://iheartrecess.blogspot.com/2013/12/teaching-main-idea-and-supporting.html