Main Idea Worksheet: David Copperfield

About this Worksheet:

The activity below is a main idea worksheet activity about David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens. Students read an excerpt from Chapter 5, “I Am Sent Away From Home”, and write down the main idea and supporting ideas. Students will write one idea in a circle, and then identify up to six supporting details in surrounding boxes. The worksheet activity is written for students in high school but may be used in other grades as appropriate.