Main Idea

Year 2 Achievement Standard- They identify literal and implied meaning, main ideas and supporting detail. Students make connections between texts by comparing content. 

Discuss different texts on a similar topic, identifying similarities and differences between the texts (ACELY1665)

HEALTH: Ways to interpret the feelings of others in different situations, such as: words other people use, facial expressions and body language (ACPPS020)

Judging Standard

Lesson One | What does Main Idea mean?

WALT

WILF

What is the Main Idea?

Think | Pair | Share

What is the main idea?

Where can the main idea be found?

ACTIVITY- VIDEOS

Mojo_mainidea.pdf

Think | Pair | Share

What is the main idea of this video?

How do you know that?

Think | Pair | Share

What is the main idea of this video?

How do you know that?

REVIEW

Why is it important to understand the main idea?

Lesson Two | Identifying the Main Idea?

WALT

WILF

ACTIVATE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

Think | Pair | Share

What is the main idea?

Where can the main idea be found?

Why is it important we know how to find the main idea?

ACTIVITY

Think | Pair | Share

What is the main idea of this video?

How do you know that?

Complete worksheet

Is there a main idea which all three animations are trying to tell you?

What is it?

REVIEW

Complete the exit ticket.