Main Idea and Details in Nonfiction
aligned to Ccss Ri.4.2
Learning Objective
I can find the main idea and supporting details in a nonfiction text.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The main idea is the most important point an author is making when writing about a topic.
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Supporting details provide information that explains, defines, or proves the main idea.
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When writing, every sentence should be a supporting detail for your main idea.
Practice
3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow: Bees are very important insects. They help flowers and plants grow. As they fly from flower to flower, they carry pollen. This helps the plants make new seeds. Without bees, many plants would die, and we would not have as much food. 1. What is the main idea of this paragraph? 2. List three supporting details that explain the main idea.”
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