Lesson 13: Skill: Central Idea / Main Idea
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
After rereading and discussing a model of close reading, students will be able to determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details.
1, What is the main idea of your favorite documentary or informational text?
2.What details within the show or text support this main idea?
Instruction:
CCSS: RI.6.2
Application:
CCSS: RI.6.1, RI.6.2, SL.6.1.A, SL.6.1.C, SL.6.2
students will be able to determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details
Guiding Questions
Sentence Starters & Response Frames
Small Group Support
Graphic Organizers
Visual Glossary
Modeling
Think-a-Louds
- Vocabulary Chart
- Have students complete the multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their understanding of central or main idea.
- Studysync digital content
- Spotlight Skills