Central Idea Lesson

Poll

Rate your current understanding of central idea on a scale of 1 (lowest) to 4 (highest)

• 1: I know nothing.

• 2: I've heard of it but can't explain it.

• 3: I could probably explain it but not in great detail.

• 4: I could explain it and teach it to my peers.

Draw

Circle the text features from this article!

Hint: The Title, pictures, and caption.

Multiple Choice

What is the text structure of this article?

• Descriptive

• Chronological Order

• Compare & Contrast

• Cause & Effect

• Problem & Solution

Open Ended

Explain what the CENTRAL IDEA of a text is (in your own words)

Sentence frame: A central idea is...

Reorder

Put the steps of finding central idea in order:

Hint: Look at your notes!

• Find the text features, structure, and topic of the text.

• Ask yourself: What is the subject of this article and what does the author reveal about this?

• Turn the central idea into a question.

• Answer the central idea question to find the supporting details.

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Draw

THIN SLIDE!! Use ONE word and ONE image to show how well you understand the lesson today.