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Central Idea Mini Lesson

This mini lesson will help your students learn what a central idea is and the steps to follow in order to write one. In addition, students will practice writing a central idea statement after reading two short passages and a short informational article.

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Google Slides Presentation: 14 colorful and engaging slides that walks the students through the process of writing a central idea statement.
Notes: Defines and explains central idea and supporting ideas. Provides a step-by-step process to follow when writing a central idea statement.
Instructional Video: Video where I walk students through the slides and help them gain an understanding of how to write a central idea statement.
Practice Activity: Students will read two short passages and an informational text and determine the central idea of each one.

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Link to a Google Slides Download
Link to a YouTube Instructional Video
PDF Versions
Teacher Instructions

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Central Idea: Activity Pack

Central Idea Activity Pack

This activity pack will provide you with four different ways to practice and apply central idea.

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Task Cards: After students read a text, they will complete 4 tasks focused on central idea and objective summary.
Foldable: This is great for interactive notebooks or bulletin board displays! Students will read a text and determine the central idea of each section and the overall central idea.
Graphic Organizer: Students will organize the topic, details, and central idea of a text on this digital or PDF graphic organizer.
JUMBO Graphic Organizer: This is a student favorite! Students will read a text and determine the topic, central idea, supporting details, and write an objective summary.