Thursday's Lesson 5.23

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TEKS: 3.9D.i Recognize characteristics and structure of informational text, including the central idea with supporting details.

LO: SWBAT recognize characteristics and
structures of informational text including the
central idea with supporting evidence.

DOL: Given a text, SW correctly recognize
characteristics and structures of informational text
including the central idea with supporting evidence
in at least 4 out of 5 questions.

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The central idea is what the text is

_________ about.

Readers use these sentence stems
when identifying the central idea
of a text:

● The central idea is _____.
● The central idea is supported by

these details: _____.

mostly

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The Jim Thorpe Story

1 You can probably name many athletes alive today. You see them in TV ads, in magazines,
and sometimes even in movies. Have you ever heard of the athlete Jim Thorpe? Jim Thorpe
lived long ago, but he is still known as one of the greatest athletes of all time.

Early Years

2 Jim Thorpe was born on May 28, 1887. He was born in a small cabin in Oklahoma. Jim’s
mother was a Native American. He grew up around other Native Americans. His family
gave him a special name, Wa-Tho-Huk. This means “Bright Path.”

3 When Jim was in college, he played for a great coach named Pop Warner. He did well at
baseball, football, and track. He was an important athlete in his school.

A Gold Medal Winner

4 In 1912, Jim went to the Olympics. He won two gold medals for running. A newspaper
said that he had once been paid to play baseball. This was against the rules, so Jim’s
medals were taken away. His family tried for many years to get them back. Finally, in
1982, Jim’s children got the medals back.

Audio Response

What is the central idea of paragraphs 2 and 3?

Open Audio Recorder

Open Ended

What is paragraph 4 mostly about?

Sentence Stem: The central idea of paragraph 4 is...

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Apply To Text

We will practice looking for
central idea and supporting
evidence to gain a deeper

understanding of today’s text.

Abbie Burgess and Her Lighthouse

Read and annotate

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Let’s Practice - Determining the Central Idea

Details from these paragraphs are …

What is the central idea of the
paragraphs?

P 1

P 2

P3

A.

The dangers of being a
lighthouse keeper

B.

The history and importance of
lighthouses

C.

Abbie Burgess's childhood

D.

The types of lighthouses
along the coast of Maine

lighthouses, their purpose, and historical
context.

lighthouse keepers, their
responsibilities, and the challenges
they face.

introducing Abbie Burgess, a
courageous female lighthouse
keeper.

Draw

What is the central idea of the paragraphs?

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Part A
The section titled “Helping Father”
is mostly about —

A.

Abbie's responsibilities in
helping her father maintain the
lighthouse

B.

the challenges Abbie's family
faced living on Matinicus Rock

C.

the duties of a typical
lighthouse keeper

D.

Abbie's mother's illness and her
care for her younger sisters

Part B
Which detail best supports the answer to
Part A?

A.

The lighthouse was 18 miles off the
coast of Maine. (paragraph 4)

B.

In those days, only men were given the
job of lighthouse keeper. (paragraph 4)

C.

She (Abbie) learned how to fill the oil in
the lamps, cut the wicks, and clean and
polish the glass. (paragraph 5)

D.

She (Abbie) even cared for her sick
mother and her younger sisters.
(paragraph 5)

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Multiple Choice

The section titled "Helping Father" is mostly about-----

• 1. Abbie's responsibilities in helping her father maintain the lighthouse

• the challenges Abbie's family faced living on Matinicus Rock

• the duties of a typical lighthouse keeper

• Abbie's mother's illness and her care for her younger sisters

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Part A
The section titled “Helping Father”
is mostly about —

A.

Abbie's responsibilities in
helping her father maintain the
lighthouse

B.

the challenges Abbie's family
faced living on Matinicus Rock

C.

the duties of a typical
lighthouse keeper

D.

Abbie's mother's illness and her
care for her younger sisters

Part B
Which detail best supports the answer to
Part A?

A.

The lighthouse was 18 miles off the
coast of Maine. (paragraph 4)

B.

In those days, only men were given the
job of lighthouse keeper. (paragraph 4)

C.

She (Abbie) learned how to fill the oil in
the lamps, cut the wicks, and clean and
polish the glass. (paragraph 5)

D.

She (Abbie) even cared for her sick
mother and her younger sisters.
(paragraph 5)

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then answer Part B.

Multiple Choice

Which detail best supports the answer to Part A?

• 1. The lighthouse was 18 miles off the coast of Maine. (paragraph 4)

• In those days, only men were given the job of lighthouse keeper. (paragraph 4)

• She (Abbie) learned how to fill the oil in the lamps, cut the wicks, and clean and polish the glass. (paragraph 5)

• She (Abbie) even cared for her sick mother and her younger sisters. (paragraph 5)

Read paragraphs 9 and 10.

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Abbie kept the lamps going in the lighthouse for four weeks while the storm continued.
Every sunset, she carried the oil up the stairs of each lighthouse tower. She lit the lamps.
She stayed up every night, making sure the flames stayed strong. Each sunrise, Abbie cut
and lowered the wicks. She was exhausted from all the work, yet the lights never once
failed during the storm.

When Abbie’s father finally returned, he was overjoyed to find his family safe. He thanked
Abbie for her brave acts.

What are the paragraphs mostly about?

The paragraphs are mostly about …

Open Ended

What is the central idea of these paragraphs?

Sentence Stem: These paragraphs are mostly about...

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Evidence

A.

Abbie’s father was going to be the lighthouse keeper there.

B. One winter when Abbie was just 16 years old, her father had to go to
the mainland to buy some things he needed for the lighthouse.

C. Thinking quickly, Abbie moved her mother and sisters from their house
into one of the lighthouse towers where it was safer.

D. She was a dedicated lighthouse keeper, and a guiding light to others.

Which sentence provides evidence that supports the central

idea that Abbie Burgess was one of the first brave and

devoted woman lighthouse keepers?

?

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Draw

Which sentence provides evidence that supports the central idea that Abbie Burgess was one of the first brave and devoted woman lighthouse keepers?

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Abbie’s love for helping
boats and people at sea
led her to continue her
work as a lighthouse
keeper throughout her

life.

One of the first
woman to be a

lighthouse keeper

Abbie became famous

for her courageous act of
keeping the lamps going
in the lighthouse for four

weeks during a storm

Which of these completes the diagram?

A.

Lighthouses were essential for navigation and safety in the 19th century, and
lighthouse keepers played a crucial role in maintaining them.

B.

Abbie Burgess's father taught her the skills necessary to become a successful
lighthouse keeper, which allowed him to pursue his fishing career.

C.

The storm that hit Matinicus Rock was a turning point in Abbie Burgess's life,
showcasing her bravery and determination in the face of adversity.

D.

Abbie Burgess was a lighthouse keeper who went above and beyond to maintain the
lighthouse and protect her family during challenging times.

Multiple Choice

Which one of these statements is the central idea that the details in this diagram support?

• Lighthouses were essential for navigation and safety in the 19th century, and lighthouse keepers played a crucial role in maintaining them.

• 1. Abbie Burgess's father taught her the skills necessary to become a successful lighthouse keeper, which allowed him to pursue his fishing career.

• The storm that hit Matinicus Rock was a turning point in Abbie Burgess's life, showcasing her bravery and determination in the face of adversity.

• Abbie Burgess was a lighthouse keeper who went above and beyond to maintain the lighthouse and protect her family during challenging times.

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DOL: Given a text
SW correctly recognize
characteristics and
structures of informational
text including the central
idea with supporting
evidence in at least 4 out of
5 questions.