Central Idea Bundle- Mini Lesson, Activities, Printables (Informational Text)
Teaching Intentionally with Savannah Kepley
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Grade Levels
6th - 8th
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSRI.6.2
CCSSRI.7.2
CCSSRI.8.2
CCSSCCRA.R.2
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Teaching Intentionally with Savannah Kepley
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I used this with my 6th grade class.
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My students loved using this resource! Throughout the lesson they were telling me how much fun they were having learning.
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Description
This bundle is a great way to teach and practice central idea with your middle school students!
What's Included:
1. Central Idea Mini Lesson
This mini lesson will help your students learn what a central idea is and the steps to follow in order to write one. In addition, students will practice writing a central idea statement after reading two short passages and a short informational article.
This Product Includes:
- Google Slides Presentation: 14 colorful and engaging slides that walks the students through the process of writing a central idea statement.
- Notes: Defines and explains central idea and supporting ideas. Provides a step-by-step process to follow when writing a central idea statement.
- Instructional Video: Video where I walk students through the slides and help them gain an understanding of how to write a central idea statement.
- Practice Activity: Students will read two short passages and an informational text and determine the central idea of each one.
Download Includes:
- Link to a Google Slides Download
- Link to a YouTube Instructional Video
- PDF Versions
- Teacher Instructions
2. Central Idea Activity Pack
This activity pack will provide you with four different ways to practice and apply central idea.
This Product Includes:
- Task Cards: After students read a text, they will complete 4 tasks focused on central idea and objective summary.
- Foldable: This is great for interactive notebooks or bulletin board displays! Students will read a text and determine the central idea of each section and the overall central idea.
- Graphic Organizer: Students will organize the topic, details, and central idea of a text on this digital or PDF graphic organizer.
- JUMBO Graphic Organizer: This is a student favorite! Students will read a text and determine the topic, central idea, supporting details, and write an objective summary.
Download Includes:
- Links to digital versions
- PDF Versions
- Teacher Instruction
Total Pages
Answer Key
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSRI.6.2
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
CCSSRI.7.2
Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
CCSSRI.8.2
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
CCSSCCRA.R.2
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
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