Yesterday, students read Chapter 5 of "Charlotte's Web" in their Literacy Circles and had a discussion about the main idea of the chapter. The main idea is what the author wants the reader to remember or learn. Students did a great job of determining the main idea of this chapter which describes the beginning of a beautiful friendship! Here is an example of a student's understanding of the main idea from Chapter 5. See how this student not only shows an understanding of the main idea but gives evidence (an example from the story) to back it up!