Hands-on sorting activity where students categorize 'Supporting Details' and match them to the correct 'Main Idea' umbrella.
Students use evidence from both texts to compare and contrast the impact of historical and everyday heroes, meeting RI.9 standards.
Students read about a modern-day local hero, identifying main ideas and using diagrams and labels to understand how everyday people make a difference.
Students explore the life of Rosa Parks, focusing on identifying key details and navigating complex text features like maps and timelines.
Synthesis activity where students use a collection of details to identify the main idea and create their own 'Big Picture' summary.
Using the 5 Ws (Who, What, Where, When, Why) to dissect short non-fiction texts and identify the central message.
Introduction to the 'Main Idea Umbrella' visual and the 5 Ws strategy using a single high-interest non-fiction paragraph.
A comprehensive nonfiction reading experience about the history, sports, and traditions of the Winter Olympics, designed to help students identify main ideas and supporting details.
