Reading Comprehension Strategies for 7th Grade

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can summarize the main idea of a reading passage in my own words.

Lesson Flow

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4 min

Main Idea | Summarising | Reading Strategies

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œRead the following passage: "The forest was alive with the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves. Sunlight filtered through the branches, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere." Summarize the main idea of this passage in your own words. Read the following passage: "The city bustled with activity as people hurried to work. Cars honked and street vendors called out to attract customers, making the urban environment vibrant and energetic." Summarize the main idea of this passage in your own words.”

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