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Agenda
CNN 10
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Standard: ELA.AOR.2 Obj.: By the end of class, students will be able to find the main idea in 6 passages. EQ: How do I find the main idea?
3. Drawings
360 seconds
Checkin: Draw/write - What is your goal for the day?
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In one sentence, what is the main idea of a text?
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The main idea is the most important concept in a text. It is usually found in the first sentence or paragraph and can be stated or implied. The rest of the text supports, explains, or develops the main idea.
The Main Idea
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The main idea is the most important concept in a text and can be defined as the underlying theme of the text or the central message that the author is trying to convey. Main ideas are often supported by details or facts that help explain the central message of the text. 10th grade students should be able to identify the main idea of a text by looking at the title, topic, and key details of the text.
Concepts:
7. Poll
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What do you think is the main idea behind a persuasive essay?
- To influence the reader to take action
- To explain a point of view
- To inform the reader of a topic
- To tell a story
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The main idea is the most important point the author is trying to make. It can be found by looking for the topic sentence of the section or paragraph. Identifying the main idea helps you understand what you are reading.
The Main Idea: What You Need to Know
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The main idea of any piece of writing is the central point the author is trying to make. The main idea is often reinforced by key words or phrases that are repeated throughout the text. The main idea is usually stated in the first paragraph of the text, but can also be stated in the conclusion.
Did you know?
10. Open question
300 seconds
What strategies can you use to identify the main idea in a text?
11. Drawings
450 seconds
Draw a tractor floating in a big bowl of soup with carrots and broccoli as passengers!
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Identifying the Main Idea
Topics and main ideas are critical parts of any writing. The topic is the subject matterof the piece, and is a broader, more generic term. The main idea is what the writer wants to say about that topic. The topic can be expressed in a word or two, but the main idea should be a complete thought.
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Supporting Details
In order to illustrate the main idea, a writer will use supporting details in a passage. These details can provide evidence or examples to help make a point.
Topic
2. Main Idea
3. Supporting Details
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Example- Cheetahs
Cheetahs are one of the fastest mammals on the land, reaching up to 70 mph over short distances. Even though cheetahs can run as fast as 70mph, they usually only have to run half that speed to catch up with their choice of prey. Cheetahs cannot maintain a fast pace over long periods of time because their bodies will overheat. After a chase, cheetahs need to rest for approx. 30 min. prior to eating or returning to any other activity.
15. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
What is the main idea of the passage you just read?
16. Open question
300 seconds
What other ideas are presented in the text? How do they relate to the main idea?
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Supporting details include:
Cheetahs reach up to 70mph over short distances They usually only have to run half that speed to catch their prey. Cheetahs will overheat if they exert a high speed over longer distances. Cheetahs need to rest for 30 minutes after a chase.
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19. Poll
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How confident are you with the content?
- Very confident
- Somewhat confident
- Neutral
- Not very confident
- Not at all confident
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Standard: ELA.AOR.2 Obj.: By the end of class, students will be able to find the main idea in 6 passages. EQ: How do I find the main idea?
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