NOV6 Central Idea

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Grade 4 Read/Write

Teacher Facing
November 6, 2024

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to
Independence

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Materials

Student

Teacher

● Supporting Details: Heroes Villains

Student Activity Sheet

● Response Cards

● Slide Deck
● Amplify Reader- Unit 4 American

Revolution: The Road to
Independence

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Suggested Agenda

Component

Slide #s

Time*

Do Now/Lesson
introduction

13-16

7 min

Direct teach

17-26

13 min

Skill practice

27-45

24 min

Closing

44

1 min

*These times are a

suggestion.

Please change
and prioritize as
needed for your

students.

Read before continuing!

This domain introduces students to an important period in the history of the
United States. Students will examine the sequence of events leading to the
American Revolution and what happened during the war itself. It is
important to note that this chapter may contain graphic depictions of war
scenes which involve violence and the loss of life of Nathan Hale. Some of
the content might evoke strong emotions. It is recommended to review all
content before presenting it to students.

Teacher Facing Sensitive Content Slide

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Do Now

1. Once the Civil War was over in 1865, Barton
went to work for the United States War
Department. She tracked down information
about missing soldiers and helped soldiers
return to their families. She became a public
speaker. Her speeches about her service during
the war were very popular.

Mr. Garcia tracked down the student who
did not complete his DOL.

Excerpt from ““The Unstoppable Clara Barton” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
In the paragraph, what does the word
tracked mean?

A.followed on a train
B.did research
C.could not find
D.Reunited

2. Eleanor began helping Franklin with his work
in politics, and she never stopped. After he
became president, she met with the press and
spoke out in support of many causes. These
causes included human rights and problems
affecting children. She aided the League of
Women Voters, which encouraged women to
take an active part in government.

I believe that all people should get equal
human rights

Excerpt from “The Unstoppable Clara Barton” used with permission from HMH © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
What does the word causes mean in the
paragraph?

A.people
B.beliefs
C.reasons
D.women

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LO:SWBAT evaluate supporting
details to recognize the central
idea of a text.

DOL:

Given an informational text, students

will correctly evaluate supporting details to
recognize the central idea of a text in at least 4
of 5 questions.

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

Ⓡ ELA 4.6G evaluate details read to determine key ideas

Ⓡ ELA 4.9D.i recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence NOV6

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HOT Question: How did
evaluating the details in the
text help you recognize the
central idea?

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

Ⓡ ELA 4.6G evaluate details read to determine key ideas

Ⓡ ELA 4.9D.i recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence NOV6

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Real World Connection:
Finding a central
idea is like looking at
a family tree.

Unit 3: American Revolution: The Road to Independence

Ⓡ ELA 4.6G evaluate details read to determine key ideas

Ⓡ ELA 4.9D.i recognize characteristics and structures of informational text, including the central idea with supporting evidence NOV6

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central idea

(noun)

detail
(noun)

fact or idea that supports
or tells more about a key

idea or central idea

Academic Vocabulary

what the text is mostly

about

key ideas

(noun)

important ideas

throughout a work that
support the central idea,
message, theme, tone,

etc.

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To identify the ___________ in an informational text,
readers examine _______ provided by the author.
These include specifics, facts, and examples that
_________ the central idea.

Word Bank:

Word Bank: central idea, details, supports

Word Bank: inferred, relationships, details, key ideas

The central idea may be clearly stated or ________.
Readers analyze ___________ between _______ and
how they're organized to determine _________ and
infer the text's overall message and central idea.

Central Idea

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To identify the ___________ in an informational text,
readers examine _______ provided by the author.
These include specifics, facts, and examples that
_________ the central idea.

Word Bank:

Word Bank: central idea, details, supports

Word Bank: inferred, relationships, details, key ideas

The central idea may be clearly stated or ________.
Readers analyze ___________ between _______ and
how they're organized to determine _________ and
infer the text's overall message and central idea.

Central Idea

relationships

details

central idea

details

inferred

supports

key ideas

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Central Idea

Key Idea

Key Idea

Key Idea

detail

detail

detail

detail

detail

detail

detail

detail

The central idea is what
the text is mostly about.

Key ideas are

important ideas that
support the central

idea.

Details support
both the central
and key ideas

Step
1

Step
2

Step
3

Step
4

How do readers recognize the central idea of a text?

Step
1

Step
2

Step
3

Step
4

How do readers recognize the central idea of a text?

Identify IMPORTANT details

Step
1

Step
2

Step
3

Step
4

How do readers recognize the central idea of a text?

Determine the key ideas

Identify IMPORTANT details

Step
1

Step
2

Step
3

Step
4

How do readers recognize the central idea of a text?

Determine the key ideas

Identify IMPORTANT details

Pay attention to the introduction
and the conclusion

Step
1

Step
2

Step
3

Step
4

How do readers recognize the central idea of a text?

Determine the key ideas

Identify IMPORTANT details

Pay attention to the introduction
and the conclusion

Ask “What is the text mostly
about?”

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What have we
learned so far in

“Chapter 7: Heroes

and Villains”?

So far in “Chapter 7:
Heroes and Villains” I have
learned…

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“Chapter 7: Heroes and Villains”

Supporting Evidence

Central idea

Important Details

Key ideas

Both Americans and
foreigners played key

roles as heroes.

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Helping Hands Both Americans and foreigners played key roles as heroes. What is a detail that supports this key idea?
A detail that supports this key idea is …

1 The Marquis de Lafayette was one of the first Europeans to volunteer to assist the colonists in their fight for
independence. When he offered to help the colonists fight the British, he was told that no one could afford to pay him.
Lafayette agreed to serve without pay. The King of France did not want Lafayette, a nobleman, to go off to war, but
Lafayette was determined—even if it meant disobeying the king! Lafayette went so far as to purchase a ship to carry him
to North America. Only 19 years old when he arrived, he quickly established himself as one of Washington’s top generals
in the Continental Army.
Remember that you are looking for a detail that shows a foreigner being a hero. Circle the foreigner’s name and
underline what they did that made them a hero.

2 There were also many heroes from other countries who came to support the colonists and help them gain
independence from Britain. Kościuszko, from Poland, helped the Continental Army win the Battle of Saratoga. Von
Steuben, the German, helped Washington transform untrained farmers into a disciplined, well-regulated army. The
Marquis de Lafayette was the young Frenchman who was a major in the Continental Army and helped Washington win
the Battle of Yorktown.
Remember that you are looking for a detail that shows a foreigner being a hero. Circle the foreigner’s name and
underline what they did that made them a hero. There are two foreigners.

foreigner – someone not native to a country

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Both Americans and foreigners

played key roles as heroes.

What is a detail on
pg. 58 that supports

this key idea?

A detail that supports this
key idea is…

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“Chapter 7: Heroes and Villains”

Supporting Evidence

Central idea

Important Details

Key ideas

Both Americans and
foreigners played key

roles as heroes.

Lafayette, a young Frenchman, helped Washington win
at Yorktown.

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Both Americans and foreigners

played key roles as heroes.

What is a detail on
pg.58 that supports

this key idea?

A detail that supports this
key idea is…

Read. ANNOTATE. WHITEBOARD YOUR ANSWER. Which detail supports the key idea that both Americans and foreigners played key roles as heroes?
The detail that supports the key idea that both Americans and foreigners played key roles as heroes is ...

A. The colonists' determination to fight for their country increased over time.

B. Kościuszko from Poland helped the Continental Army win the Battle of Saratoga.

C. John Paul Jones became a hero in his home country of Scotland.

D. A British sailor asked if the colonists would surrender the battle.

Multiple Choice

Which detail supports the key idea that both Americans and foreigners played key roles as heroes?
The detail that supports the key idea that both Americans and foreigners played key roles as heroes is ...

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which detail supports the key idea that both
Americans and foreigners played key roles as heroes?

A.The colonists' determination to fight for their country

increased over time.

B.Kościuszko from Poland helped the Continental Army

win the Battle of Saratoga.

C.John Paul Jones became a hero in his home country of

Scotland.

D.A British sailor asked if the colonists would surrender

the battle.

O

?

This answer is incorrect because it only talks about
American heroes.

This answer is incorrect because Jones was not a
hero in Scotland.

This answer is incorrect because it doesn't show anyone being
a hero.

This answer is correct because it shows a
foreign hero working together with Americans.

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“Chapter 7: Heroes and Villains”

Supporting Evidence

Central idea

Important Details

Key ideas

Both Americans and
foreigners played key

roles as heroes.

Lafayette, a young Frenchman, helped Washington win
at Yorktown.

Kościuszko from Poland helped the Continental Army
win the Battle of Saratoga.

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heroines

(noun)

jeer
(noun)

an insult or put-down

foil
(verb)

to prevent someone from

doing something or

achieving a goal

Content Vocabulary

a woman who is

respected for bravery or

good qualities

Match

Match the correct Content Vocabulary to the picture that represents it.

• foil

• jeer

foil

jeer

heroine

• foil

• jeer

• heroine

Open Ended

Why is it not nice to jeer at someone?

¿Por qué no está bien burlarse de alguien?

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American Revolution:
The Road to Independence

Chapter 7:
Heroes and

Villains

Read

Stop

Jot!

Read pg. 60-61

Stop and ask yourself:

●What is this section of the
text mostly about?

●How do the details connect
to form a key idea?

This is important!

Underline key words

or details

I don’t understand

Readers are expected to…

1

2

3

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Unsung Heroes - What role did women play during the American Revolutionary War period?
The role that women played was …

1 Saul Matthews, an African enlisted in the Continental Army, served as a soldier in Virginia. His name may be less
recognizable today than some of the others, but he became a hero in his own right. Matthews was a successful spy and
provided key information about British troop positions. Colonel Josiah Parker commissioned Matthews to go on spying
missions in British military camps. Does this paragraph talk about what role women played?

2 There were also many heroines during this time in American history. George Washington’s wife, Martha, played an
important role in helping the Continental Army survive at Valley Forge. She helped make clothing for the soldiers and
helped take care of the sick. Does this paragraph talk about what role women played?

3 Abigail Adams, the wife of John Adams, raised their children and managed their farm, but she also housed and fed
Continental soldiers. Mrs. Adams was known to write letters to her husband, one of the most important delegates in the
Continental Congress. In these letters, Mrs. Adams advocated for women’s rights, especially with regard to educational
opportunities. She also let him know that she was opposed to slavery. Does this paragraph talk about what role women
played?

enlist – to join
heroine – a woman hero
advocate – to support something or someone

Annotate the question and answer choices. What role did women play during the American Revolutionary War period?

A. They only stayed home to care for their children and manage household duties.

B. They served as official soldiers, fighting openly alongside men in all battles.

C. They helped in various ways like nursing, cooking, and sometimes fighting in disguise.

D. They were restricted to writing letters and could not participate in war efforts.

Multiple Choice

What role did women play during the American Revolutionary War period?

The role women played during the American Revolutionay War was ...

• a

• b

• c

• d

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A.They only stayed home to care for their children and
manage household duties.
B.They served as official soldiers, fighting openly
alongside men in all battles.
C. They helped in various ways like nursing, cooking, and
sometimes fighting in disguise.
D. They were restricted to writing letters and could not
participate in war efforts.

What role did women play during the
American Revolutionary War period?

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“Chapter 7: Heroes and Villains”

Supporting Evidence

Central idea

Important Details

Key ideas

Both Americans and
foreigners played key

roles as heroes.

Lafayette, a young Frenchman, helped Washington win
at Yorktown.

Kościuszko from Poland helped the Continental Army
win the Battle of Saratoga.

Revolutionary War

heroes served in

various roles beyond

fighting.

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A detail that supports this
key idea is…

What is a detail on
pg. 60 that supports

this key idea?

Revolutionary War heroes served in various roles beyond fighting.

served in various roles beyond

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“Chapter 7: Heroes and Villains”

Supporting Evidence

Central idea

Important Details

Key ideas

Both Americans and
foreigners played key

roles as heroes.

Saul Matthews was a spy who discovered where the
British soldiers were hiding.

Lafayette, a young Frenchman, helped Washington win
at Yorktown.

Kościuszko from Poland helped the Continental Army
win the Battle of Saratoga.

Revolutionary War

heroes served in

various roles beyond

fighting.

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A detail that supports this
key idea is…

What is a detail on
pg.61 that supports

this key idea?

Revolutionary War heroes served in various roles beyond fighting.

Read and annotate Unsung Heroes. Which detail from the text supports the key idea that Revolutionary War heroes served in various roles beyond fighting? 

A. People thought only men could be soldiers in the army back then.


B. Abigail Adams raised her children and managed her family's farm.


C. Martha Washington helped make clothing for soldiers and took care of the sick.


D. Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man to fight in the army.

Multiple Choice

Which detail from the text supports the key idea that Revolutionary War heroes served in various roles beyond fighting?  The detail from the text that best supports the key idea that the Revolutionary War Heroes served in various roles beyond fighting is ...

• a

• b

• c

• d

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A. People thought only men could be soldiers in the army back then.

B. Abigail Adams raised her children and managed her family's

farm.

C. Martha Washington helped make clothing for soldiers and took

care of the sick.

D. Deborah Sampson disguised herself as a man to fight in the army.

Which detail from the text supports the key idea that
Revolutionary War heroes served in various roles beyond
fighting? You will find the answer in Unsung Heroes.

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“Chapter 7: Heroes and Villains”

Supporting Evidence

Central idea

Important Details

Key ideas

Both Americans and
foreigners played key

roles as heroes.

Saul Matthews was a spy who discovered where the
British soldiers were hiding.

Martha Washington helped take care of sick soldiers and
made clothes for them at Valley Forge.

Lafayette, a young Frenchman, helped Washington win
at Yorktown.

Kościuszko from Poland helped the Continental Army
win the Battle of Saratoga.

Revolutionary War

heroes served in

various roles beyond

fighting.

Read

Stop

Jot!

Read pg. 62-63

Stop and ask yourself:

●What is this section of the
text mostly about?

●How do the details connect
to form a key idea?

This is important!

Underline key words

or details

I don’t understand

Readers are expected to…

1

2

3

Multiple Choice

On pg. 61, the the suffix -ly in the word strictly helps the reader understand that strictly means —

The suffix -ly jhelps the reader to understand that strictly means ...

• a

• b

• c

• d

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“Chapter 7: Heroes and Villains”

Supporting Evidence

Central idea

Important Details

Key ideas

Both Americans and
foreigners played key

roles as heroes.

Saul Matthews was a spy who discovered where the
British soldiers were hiding.

Martha Washington helped take care of sick soldiers and
made clothes for them at Valley Forge.

Lafayette, a young Frenchman, helped Washington win
at Yorktown.

Kościuszko from Poland helped the Continental Army
win the Battle of Saratoga.

Revolutionary War

heroes served in

various roles beyond

fighting.

Some figures switched
from being heroes to

villains.

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Which details from the text support the key idea that some figures switched from being heroes to
villains?

From Hero to Villain

1Benedict Arnold was a hero at first, he became more of a villain. He was one of

the top Continental Army generals at the Battle of Saratoga and was praised after
the victory there. However, Arnold opposed joining forces with the French in 1778.
He believed the colonists had traded one enemy for another.

2 In1780, Benedict Arnold made a plan to surrender the colonial fort at West Point in
New York to the British. When this plan was foiled, Arnold joined the British army.
He went on to fight for the British. The cheers for Benedict Arnold the hero quickly
turned to jeers for Benedict Arnold the traitor.

Continental Amy – the colonist’s army

traitor – someone who trades sides

victory – winning
foiled – ruined
jeers – to make rude and mocking remarks; to pick on

Multiple Select

Which details from the text support the key idea that some figures switched from being heroes to villains?

The detail that shows some figures switched form hero to villain is ...

Select ALL that apply.

• a

• b

• c

• d

• e

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“Chapter 7: Heroes and Villains”

Supporting Evidence

Central idea

Important Details

Key ideas

Both Americans and
foreigners played key

roles as heroes.

Saul Matthews was a spy who discovered where the
British soldiers were hiding.

Martha Washington helped take care of sick soldiers
and made clothes for them at Valley Forge.

Lafayette, a young Frenchman, helped Washington
win at Yorktown.

Kościuszko from Poland helped the Continental Army
win the Battle of Saratoga.

Revolutionary War

heroes served in

various roles beyond

fighting.

Some figures switched
from being heroes to

villains.

Benedict Arnold plotted to give a key American fort to
the British.

When Arnold’s plan failed he joined the British Army.

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Both Americans
and foreigners

played key roles as

heroes.

Benedict Arnold
plotted to give a
key American fort

to the British.

Revolutionary

War heroes

served in

various roles

beyond fighting.

Some figures
switched from
being heroes to

villains.

When Arnold’s
plan failed he

joined the British

Army.

Martha Washington
helped take care of

sick soldiers and
made clothes for

them at Valley

Forge.

Saul Matthews
was a spy who

discovered where
the British soldiers

were hiding.

Lafayette, a

young

Frenchman,

helped

Washington

win at

Yorktown.

Kościuszko
from Poland
helped the
Continental
Army win the

Battle of
Saratoga.

What is the central idea

of “Chapter 7: Heroes

and Villains”?

What is the central idea of “Chapter 7: Heroes and Villains”? Look at the key ideas and important details. Annotate all of the answer choices. WHITEBOARD your answer.

A. During the American Revolution, women played important roles in supporting the army.

B. Some people changed from being heroes to becoming villains during the war.

C. Foreign soldiers from around the world helped the Americans win important battles.

D. The American Revolution had both heroes and villains who played important roles.

Multiple Choice

What is the central idea of “Chapter 7: Heroes and Villains”?

The central idea of Chapter 7 Heroes and Villains is ...

• a

• b

• c

• d

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A. During the American Revolution, women played important

roles in supporting the army.

B. Some people changed from being heroes to becoming

villains during the war.

C. Foreign soldiers from around the world helped the

Americans win important battles.

D. The American Revolution had both heroes and villains who

played important roles.

What is the central idea of “Chapter 7: Heroes and Villains”?

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“Chapter 7: Heroes and Villains”

Supporting Evidence

Central idea

Important Details

Key ideas

Both Americans and
foreigners played key

roles as heroes.

Saul Matthews was a spy who discovered where the
British soldiers were hiding.

Martha Washington helped take care of sick soldiers
and made clothes for them at Valley Forge.

Lafayette, a young Frenchman, helped Washington
win at Yorktown.

Kościuszko from Poland helped the Continental Army
win the Battle of Saratoga.

Revolutionary War

heroes served in

various roles beyond

fighting.

Some figures switched
from being heroes to

villains.

Benedict Arnold plotted to give a key American fort to
the British.

When Arnold’s plan failed he joined the British Army.

The American

Revolution
had both
heroes and
villains who

played

important

roles.

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Both Americans
and foreigners

played key roles as

heroes.

Benedict Arnold
plotted to give a
key American fort

to the British.

Revolutionary

War heroes

served in

various roles

beyond fighting.

Some figures
switched from
being heroes to

villains.

When Arnold’s
plan failed he

joined the British

Army.

Martha Washington
helped take care of

sick soldiers and
made clothes for

them at Valley

Forge.

Saul Matthews
was a spy who

discovered where
the British soldiers

were hiding.

Lafayette, a

young

Frenchman,

helped

Washington

win at

Yorktown.

Kościuszko
from Poland
helped the
Continental
Army win the

Battle of
Saratoga.

The American

Revolution had both

heroes and villains who
played important roles.

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Closing

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DOL: Given an
informational text,
students will
correctly evaluate
supporting details
to recognize the
central idea of a
text in at least 4 of
5 questions.

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