The video tutorial covers the concept of identifying the main idea and supporting details in a text. It begins with an introduction to the learning targets, followed by an example using Zania's story to illustrate how to find the main idea and supporting details. The tutorial explains the difference between central and main ideas using visuals and provides an activity to practice distinguishing between central ideas and details. The lesson then links the concept to social studies by discussing the importance of voting. Finally, it concludes with a reflection on the activities and instructions for independent practice.

What are the two learning targets mentioned in the introduction?

• Listening actively and identifying main ideas

• Reading aloud and writing summaries

• Drawing diagrams and solving math problems

• Memorizing dates and events

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main idea of the passage about Zania?

• Zania is a young girl who started a project to help others.

• Zania moved to a new city.

• Zania likes to shop at supermarkets.

• Zania is a famous athlete.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following is a supporting detail from the passage about Zania?

• She learned to play the piano.

• She moved to a new house.

• She gave money to a family asking for help.

• She started a new school.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What type of text is described as factual and informational?

• Non-fiction

• Fiction

• Poetry

• Drama

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Which of the following is an example of a non-fiction text?

• Plays

• Fairy tales

• Newspapers

• Novels

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the central idea in the example about dogs?

• Dogs make life better for humans.

• Dogs need a lot of exercise.

• Dogs are expensive to take care of.

• Dogs can be trained to do tricks.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which of the following is a supporting detail for the central idea that dogs make life better for humans?

• Dogs can be different breeds.

• Dogs need to be fed twice a day.

• Dogs have four legs.

• Dogs will protect your home by barking at intruders.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main idea of the paragraph about voting?

• Voting is how citizens shape their government.

• Voting is only for certain people.

• Voting happens every year.

• Voting is a new concept.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which sentence supports the main idea that voting is how citizens shape their government?

• America is a democracy so the people get to choose their representatives.

• Voting is a right given to everyone.

• Voting is not important.

• Voting is only for the rich.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What was the narrow view of voters in early suffrage?

• Only women could vote.

• Everyone could vote.

• Only white men aged 21 or older who owned land could vote.

• Only people with a college degree could vote.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9