Summarizing Non-Fiction with Main Idea (Lesson 11)

Before reading question: What is the topic or subject of the text?

• Home Sweet Home

• Grizzly Bears

• Black Bears

• Teddy bears

During reading question: What do the key details tell you about this topic? (multiple correct answers)

• Grizzly bears' homes are being destroyed by settlers.

• Grizzly bears are fierce parents to the cubs.

• Grizzly bears dig dens to hibernate.

• Grizzly Bears are a type of brown bear in the northwestern U.S., Canada, and Alaska.

After reading question: What does the author want you to know about this topic?

After reading question: What is the main idea?

• Grizzly bears are interesting animals who should be allowed to live in peace in the north west of North America.

• Grizzly bears are interesting animals that need help from humans.

• Grizzly bears are interesting animals that have adapted to survive.

• Grizzly bears are not interesting animals.