As a whole group we discussed and charted the difference between main ideas and details. I read several excerpts from nonfiction bat books and had students pair-share as to whether examples I read were main ideas or details. After visual and oral practice it was on to the craftivity.
I have continued to use this same format with the recording sheet that is included in the pack. I am so impressed with the fabulous work my students continue to produce.
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How do you teach main idea and details?
Cute craftivity, Marcy!
ReplyDeleteMain idea and details is such a hard concept for kids to grasp onto! I introduce the concept with writing. I have found having my kids write their own main idea and detail helps them better understand the concept when they find it in mentor texts. I also use passages from readworks.org because they have passages specifically designed for finding main idea and detail. I can say that main idea and detail is the CCSS that I review and work on the most!!
Elizabeth
Seconds at the Beach
Thank you for sharing, Elizabeth! I am going to have to check out readworks.org. Like you, I revisit main idea and detail throughout the year.
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SearchingForTeacherBalance
It's free and you will LOVE it! You can enter a standard and reading level and passages will pop-up. It's great for guided reading!
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