Finding the Central Idea and Relevant Details in Informational Texts

Students will read an informational text, will identify the central idea and relevant details, and record their findings on a graphic organizer. They will use the informational text and their graphic organizer to create a summary based on the text. The students will also answer questions based on the text. As a summative assessment for the lesson, the students will repeat this activity using a different informational text and will conduct the work alone, rather than in a group.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Interactive Whiteboard, Overhead Projector, Free account required
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: informational text, writing a summary, central idea, relevant details, summarize, summary
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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