1. Drawings
360 seconds
Checkin: Draw/write - What are you most excited for today/this weekend?
2. Slide
60 seconds
Writing Main Idea Statements
A main idea statement tells the reader what the overall topic of a piece of writing is. It should be one sentence. It should identify the main idea of the text in a clear and concise way.
3. Slide
60 seconds
Writing Main Idea Statements
A main idea statement is a sentence that summarizes the main point of a paragraph or passage.
The main idea statement should always be one single sentence that is clear and concise.
When writing a main idea statement, 6th grade students should think of the main idea as the most important point the author is trying to make.
4. Slide
60 seconds
How to Write a Main Idea Statement using the 5th Chapter of "Because of Winn-Dixie"
Who or What? Did What? When? Where? Why or How?
5. Slide
60 seconds
Turn your 5 W's into a RACE written response
Restate the Question Answer the Question Cite Text Evidence Explain your thinking
6. Open question
600 seconds
What is the main idea of the 6th Chapter of Because of Winn-Dixie? Answer using the 5 W's and RACE writing method.
7. Open question
750 seconds
Your Turn! Independently answer the following question: What is the main idea of Chapter 7 of "Because of Winn-Dixie"? Use the RACE writing Response and make sure to include your 5 w's!
8. Drawings
450 seconds
Draw a floating, magical pizza with wings and a crown, flying through space and beaming pepperoni's to various planets
9. Poll
30 seconds
How confident are you with writing a Main Idea Statement using the RACE writing method?
- Very confident
- Somewhat confident
- Neutral
- Not very confident
- Not at all confident
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