Worksheet for identifying the main idea and supporting details from Chapter XVII of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer."

A worksheet titled "Finding the Main Idea" for "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain, featuring a central circle and four surrounding circles for writing the main idea and supporting ideas.

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- The main idea is that the town is in mourning, believing Tom and his friends have drowned, while the boys are actually alive and planning to surprise everyone.
- Supporting idea: The Harpers and Aunt Polly’s family are grieving deeply over the presumed deaths.
- Supporting idea: The village is unusually quiet and somber, with villagers sighing often and showing little interest in usual activities.
- Supporting idea: The Saturday holiday feels like a burden to the children, who are consumed by grief.
- Supporting idea: The villagers have lost their enthusiasm for sports and other pastimes, reflecting their heavy hearts.
- Supporting idea: Despite the town’s sorrow, Tom and his friends are secretly alive and plotting to appear at their own funeral as a surprise.

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