Investigator Manual Teacher Guide
Teacher facilitation guide for the 'Idea Investigators' lesson, featuring a detective-themed hook, pacing guide, and answer keys for student materials.
Case File Worksheet
A detective-themed worksheet with two informational passages about bees and polar bears. Students use a graphic organizer to identify the main idea and three supporting details for each case.
Detective Brief Slides
A high-impact slide deck for teaching 2nd graders about main idea and supporting details using detective metaphors (umbrellas, rain, and evidence). Includes an interactive practice case about sharks.
Evidence Report Exit Ticket
A final assessment exit ticket for the 'Idea Investigators' lesson. Students read a short passage about forest firefighters and identify the main idea and one supporting detail.
Main Idea Mastery Test
A standardized-style assessment for 2nd grade students, modeled after the AR Atlas format. Features two informational passages with multiple-choice and Part A/Part B style questions focused on identifying the main idea and supporting details.
Main Idea Test Answer Key
Teacher answer key and scoring guide for the Main Idea Mastery Test, providing correct answers for multiple-choice and part A/B questions, along with acceptable written responses.