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Central Idea Mini Lesson for Informational Text (Middle School) Digital & PDF

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Grade Levels
6th - 8th
Resource Type
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Pages
16 pages
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I used this resource during an observation. I tweaked it a bit to match my curriculum. The principal was VERY impressed with out well made it was and how engaged the students were.
I loved how this made it easy for my students to identify central idea! Perfect for modeling, guided practice, and independent work!
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Central Idea Mini Lesson for Informational Text

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.

This Product Includes:

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

Download Includes:

  • Link to a Google Slides Download
  • Link to a YouTube Instructional Video 
  • PDF Versions 
  • Teacher Instructions
Total Pages
16 pages
Answer Key
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Teaching Duration
90 minutes
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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.

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