Exploring Central Ideas in Video Lesson 1

What type of texts are we focusing on this week?

• Fictional narratives

• Poetry

• Nonfiction texts

• Dramatic scripts

What strategy is used to determine the central idea in a text?

• The FIND method

• The LOOK formula

• The WIN strategy

• The READ technique

What does the 'W' in the WIN strategy stand for?

• When

• Where

• Who or What

• Why

What does the 'I' in the WIN strategy represent?

• Important details

• Innovative ideas

• Initial thoughts

• Interesting facts

What does the 'N' in the WIN strategy stand for?

• Number of words

• New ideas

• Notable phrases

• Necessary words

What is the main idea identified in the detective scenario about Didi Moloi?

• Didi Moloi is a famous scientist.

• Didi Moloi teaches astronomy.

• Didi Moloi discovered a new comet.

• Didi Moloi found something strange in the sky.

Why did Walt Disney need to purchase land secretly?

• To avoid legal issues

• To prevent price increases

• Because it was illegal

• To surprise his family

What was the central idea of the text involving Walt Disney?

• Walt Disney created a new movie.

• Walt Disney purchased land secretly for a theme park.

• Walt Disney traveled to Florida for vacation.

• Walt Disney wrote a book.

How did Walt Disney manage to keep his land purchases secret?

• By using fake names

• By negotiating at night

• By paying in cash

• By using a pseudonym

What are students expected to do after watching the video?

• Complete a Google Form

• Write an essay

• Create a presentation

• Participate in a debate