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Finding the Main Idea

Unknown Grade45 min

Learning Objective

I can identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text by looking for key details and ideas.

Lesson Flow

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4 min

Main Idea | Summarising | Reading Strategies

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Exit Ticket

5 min

“Reflect on what you learned today.”

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