Transcript 6th_ELA_RC_2.3_CONNECT_MAIN_IDEAS_DW

Learning Objective
Name __________________________
Today, we will connect1 main ideas in texts to sources.
1 show
that something is related to something else
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What are we going to do today?
What does connect mean? Connect means _______________.
Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge
If I asked you to find out what the weather is going to be like tomorrow, where would you
look to find that information? (circle from the list below)
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•
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TV – news
newspaper
TV program – The Weather Channel
online website
TV – quote from a weather man
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Students, you already know how to locate information from things like newspapers, websites, and TV, which are all called sources of
information. Today, we will be connecting main ideas in texts to sources just like these.
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Concept Development
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
To find the main idea, ask:
“What are most of the sentences in the passage about? ”
To connect the main idea to a
source, ask:
“What source of information would give the best supporting evidence for the
main idea?”
Example:
We Are to Blame
1. Humans are responsible for causing the extinction of certain animals. 2. For example, poachers2 affect certain species by
hunting animals for sport, food, and trade. 3. Humans also drive out animals and destroy their natural habitat. 4. Humans use land, where
animals once lived, for farming and building towns. 5. In addition, pollution and harmful pesticides3 are also killing off species. 6. As the
human population grows, it continues to diminish4 the number of our precious animals.
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3
people who illegally hunt for animals
chemicals used to kill insects and small animals that destroy crops
4 make
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something become less
Which of the following sources would provide evidence to support the main idea?
A a book about rainforest birds
B a quote from a poacher
C a journal article about the reasons why animals are becoming extinct
D a journal article about the spread of disease by mosquitoes
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Name some types of sources.
Which is a good source that supports the main idea of ocean life becoming extinct? Why?
A a news magazine article about how humans use the ocean for entertainment
B a news magazine article about the gallons of pollution dumped into the ocean each year
In your own words, what does it mean to connect a main idea to a source?
To connect a main idea to a source means ____________.
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
To find the main idea, ask:
“What are most of the sentences in the passage about?”
To connect the main idea to a source, ask:
“What source of information would give the best supporting evidence for the main
idea?”
Connect main ideas in texts to other sources.
Step #1: Read the question and paragraph carefully.
a: Identify the main idea. (double underline)
b: Identify the supporting evidence. (underline)
Step #2: Determine which source would best support the main idea and supporting evidence. (circle)
Step #3: Justify6 your answer.
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explain
Letter to City Council
1. Residents7 of the city of Winslow would like a dog park. 2. They first must convince the city council of
the importance of having a dog park in their city. 3. Thousands of residents are currently signing petitions8 in
favor of building a dog park. 4. In addition, supporters are asking other residents if they think the city needs a
dog park.
5. Supporters feel Winslow needs a dog park for many reasons. 6. First, for those residents with small
yards, this would give their dogs room to run and play. 7. Second, a dog park would provide a safe place for
people to take their dogs. 8. These are just a couple of reasons why the city of Winslow needs a dog park.
7 people living in a place
8 written requests signed by a large number of people
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Petition for
Dog Park:
1. Which of the following sources would provide evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 1?
A a quote from a Winslow resident
B an article about the first dog park ever built
C a book on how to walk your dog
D a quote from a Winslow resident who dislikes animals
John Doe
Abby Torres
Jenn Diaz
Tim Tyler
Jason Moore
A quote from a resident would show that there are people who want a dog park.
Justify: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
CFU (#1a) How did I/you identify the main idea?
(#1b) How did I/you identify the supporting evidence?
(#2) How did I/you determine which source would best support the main idea?
(#3) How did I/you justify your answer?
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued)
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
To find the main idea, ask:
“What are most of the sentences in the passage about?”
To connect the main idea to a source, ask:
“What source of information would give the best supporting evidence for the main idea? ”
Connect main ideas in texts to other sources.
Step #1: Read the question and paragraph carefully.
a: Identify the main idea. (double underline)
b: Identify the supporting evidence. (underline)
Step #2: Determine which source would best support the main idea and supporting evidence. (circle)
Step #3: Justify your answer.
Letter to City Council
1. Residents of the city of Winslow would like a dog park. 2. They first must convince the city council of the
importance of having a dog park in their city. 3. Thousands of residents are currently signing petitions in favor of
building a dog park. 4. In addition, supporters are asking other residents if they think the city needs a dog park.
5. Supporters feel Winslow needs a dog park for many reasons. 6. First, for those residents with small yards,
this would give their dogs room to run and play. 7. Second, a dog park would provide a safe place for people to
take their dogs. 8. These are just a couple of reasons why the city of Winslow needs a dog park.
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2. Which of the following sources would provide evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 2?
A
B
C
D
a chart that shows the most vicious dogs
a report on crime rate in Winslow
a book on how to teach your dog tricks
a journal article about the positive effects of giving your dog room to run and play
The article would provide positive information that supports the idea of a dog park as beneficial.
Justify: ________________________________________________________________________________________________
CFU (#1a) How did I/you identify the main idea?
(#1b) How did I/you identify the supporting evidence?
(#2) How did I/you determine which source would best support the main idea?
(#3) How did I/you justify your answer?
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Relevance
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
1. Connecting main ideas in text to sources will help you do quality research.
If you are looking for
information about
Alexander the Great:
Good sources:
-A book about Ancient Greek
history
-A website with maps
showing Alexander the
Great’s expansion into Egypt
Bad sources:
-A travel book about visiting
Greece
-A newspaper article about
Greek food
-A quote from someone who
lives in Greece
2. Connecting main ideas in text to sources will help you do well on tests.
Sample Test Question:
1. Which of the following sources would provide the best
evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 3.
A
B
C
D
an editorial page about popular movies
a magazine about history of moviemaking
a story about famous filmmaker
a book about changing movies into videos
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Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to connect the main idea to other sources? (pair-share) Why is it relevant to
connect the main idea to other sources? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is the most relevant to
you? Why?
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
To find the main idea, ask:
“What are most of the sentences in the passage about?”
To connect the main idea to a source, ask:
“What source of information would give the best supporting evidence for the main idea? ”
Skill Closure
Connect main ideas in text to other sources.
Step #1: Read the question and paragraph carefully.
a: Identify the main idea. (double underline)
b: Identify the supporting evidence. (underline)
Step #2: Determine which source would best support the main idea and supporting evidence. (circle)
Step #3: Justify your answer.
1. Below the surface, Earth is made up of several layers. 2. Scientists have learned about the Earth’s composition9 by
studying rocks that were formed inside the Earth that have risen to the surface. 3. The parts that make up most of the Earth are the
mantle and the core. 4. The mantle consists of three layers: the lithosphere, the asthenosphere, and the lower mantle. 5. On the
other hand, the core consists of two layers: the inner core and the outer core. 6. The outer core is twice as thick as the inner core
and made of liquid. 7. The inner core is solid and extremely hot.
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1. Which of the following sources would provide evidence to support the main idea?
A an article about the work of scientists
B a book on the earth’s atmosphere
C a TV program on the structure of the Earth
D a magazine article on igneous rocks
The program would probably explain that the core is one of the layers
Justify: _______________________________________________________________
that makes up the Earth.
_______________________________________________________________
Constructed Response Closure
Akira thought a website about California earthquakes would be a good source for information about plate tectonics. Is she correct? Explain
your answer. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Summary Closure
What did you learn today about connecting the main idea in text to other sources?
Day 1___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Day 2 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name ___________________________
Independent Practice
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
To find the main idea, ask:
“What are most of the sentences in the passage about?”
To connect the main idea to a source, ask:
“What source of information would give the best supporting evidence for the main idea? ”
Connect main ideas in texts to other sources.
Step #1: Read the question and paragraph carefully.
a: Identify the main idea. (double underline)
b: Identify the supporting evidence. (underline)
Step #2: Determine which source would best support the main idea and supporting evidence. (circle)
Step #3: Justify your answer.
1. BASE jumping is an extreme sport. 2. A BASE jumper, jumps from anything high: a cliff, bridge, or building. 3. The only safety
device1 to save the jumper is a parachute to break his or her fall. 4. Due to the risks involved in BASE jumping, it has become illegal in
many countries, including the United States. 5. The sport of BASE jumping has reportedly caused countless injuries and five to 15
deaths per year. 6. According to many sources, BASE jumping is one of the most dangerous extreme sports.
7. The sport of cheerleading is responsible for more injuries than any other high school and college sport. 8. Because
cheerleading now requires more gymnastic skills, the sport puts athletes at risk for head and neck injuries. 9. In a recent study,
cheerleading alone accounted for 70% of catastrophic2 injuries for college athletes and 65% of catastrophic injuries for high school
athletes. 10. Overall, in the past 25 years, 67 cheerleading accidents have been disabling or fatal3.
1 tool
2 causing
serious injury or death
3 causing
death
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1. Which of the following sources would provide evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 1?
A a pamphlet advertising base jumping
B a yearly report of injuries caused by base jumping
C a book on skydiving
D a book on how to use a parachute
The report will show how dangerous base jumping is.
Justify:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Independent Practice (continued)
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
To find the main idea, ask:
“What are most of the sentences in the passage about?”
To connect the main idea to a source, ask:
“What source of information would give the best supporting evidence for the main idea? ”
Connect main ideas in texts to other sources.
Step #1: Read the question and paragraph carefully.
a: Identify the main idea. (double underline)
b: Identify the supporting evidence. (underline)
Step #2: Determine which source would best support the main idea and supporting evidence. (circle)
Step #3: Justify your answer.
1. BASE jumping is an extreme sport. 2. A BASE jumper, jumps from anything high: a cliff, bridge, or building. 3. The only safety
device to save the jumper is a parachute to break his or her fall. 4. Due to the risks involved in BASE jumping, it has become illegal in
many countries, including the United States. 5. The sport of BASE jumping has reportedly caused countless injuries and five to 15
deaths per year. 6. According to many sources, BASE jumping is one of the most dangerous extreme sports.
7. The sport of cheerleading is responsible for more injuries than any other high school and college sport. 8. Because
cheerleading now requires more gymnastic skills, the sport puts athletes at risk for head and neck injuries. 9. In a recent study,
cheerleading alone accounted for 70% of catastrophic injuries for college athletes and 65% of catastrophic injuries for high school
athletes. 10. Overall, in the past 25 years, 67 cheerleading accidents have been disabling or fatal.
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2. Which of the following sources would provide evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 2?
A a quote from a cheerleader with a knee injury
B a magazine article on how cheerleading can help popularity
C an article on basketball, the most dangerous male sport
D a book about a famous gymnast
It will provide evidence that injury can really happen from cheerleading.
Justify:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name ___________________________
Periodic Review 1
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
To find the main idea, ask:
“What are most of the sentences in the passage about? ”
To connect the main idea to a source, ask:
“What source of information would give the best supporting evidence for the main idea? ”
Connect main ideas in texts to other sources.
Step #1: Read the question and paragraph carefully.
a: Identify the main idea. (double underline)
b: Identify the supporting evidence. (underline)
Step #2: Determine which source would best support the main idea and supporting evidence. (circle)
Step #3: Justify your answer.
1. The outermost layer of the Earth is called the crust. 2. The top layer of the crust is made up of large
sections called tectonic plates. 3. The plates float, or move, on top of another layer called the mantle. 4. As the
plates move and collide1, they can cause cracks in the crust , called faults. 5. Over time, movement of the
tectonic plates can cause faults to suddenly slip, resulting in an earthquake. 6. The vibrations from the sudden
movement inside the crust are what we feel as an earthquake.
7. An earthquake can cause destruction on a catastrophic2 level. 8. The size of the earthquake, or the
amount of shaking that occurs, will determine the amount of destruction. 9. Major earthquakes can deform3 the
ground causing buildings and bridges to collapse. 10. Changes to the ground can also cause landslides and
floods. 11. Earthquakes under the ocean floor can cause a tsunami, an ocean wave so large that it can cause
major destruction once the wave hits the shoreline. 12. If underground gas lines or power lines are damaged,
fires can be triggered.
1 crash into each other
2 causing major damage
3 change the shape of
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1. Which of the following sources would provide evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 1?
A a chart that shows the size of earthquakes
B an article on plate tectonics
C an interview from a victim who survived an earthquake
D a map of the earth that shows cities hit by earthquakes
A book on plate tectonics would provide scientific evidence for earthquakes.
Justify:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 1 (continued)
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
To find the main idea, ask:
“What are most of the sentences in the passage about?”
To connect the main idea to a source, ask:
“What source of information would give the best supporting evidence for the main idea? ”
Connect main ideas in texts to other sources.
Step #1: Read the question and paragraph carefully.
a: Identify the main idea. (double underline)
b: Identify the supporting evidence. (underline)
Step #2: Determine which source would best support the main idea and supporting evidence. (circle)
Step #3: Justify your answer.
1. The outermost layer of the Earth is called the crust. 2. The top layer of the crust is made up of large sections called tectonic
plates. 3. The plates float, or move, on top of another layer called the mantle. 4. As the plates move and collide, they can cause cracks
in the crust, called faults. 5. Over time, movement of the tectonic plates can cause faults to suddenly slip, resulting in an earthquake.
6. The vibrations from the sudden movement inside the crust are what we feel as an earthquake.
7. An earthquake can cause destruction on a catastrophic level. 8. The size of the earthquake, or the amount of shaking that
occurs, will determine the amount of destruction. 9. Major earthquakes can deform the ground causing buildings and bridges to
collapse. 10. Changes to the ground can also cause landslides and floods. 11. Earthquakes under the ocean floor can cause a tsunami,
an ocean wave so large that it can cause major destruction once the wave hits the shoreline. 12. If underground gas lines or power lines
are damaged, fires can be triggered.
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2. Which of the following sources would provide evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 2?
A a book on earthquake fault types
B a diagram that shows how an earthquake occurs
C a newspaper article that explains the damage an earthquake can cause
D a magazine article on the earth’s crust
The newspaper article would contain information on how destructive an earthquake can be.
Justify:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Name ___________________________
Periodic Review 2
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
To find the main idea, ask:
“What are most of the sentences in the passage about?”
To connect the main idea to a source, ask:
“What source of information would give the best supporting evidence for the main idea? ”
Connect main ideas in texts to other sources.
Step #1: Read the question and paragraph carefully.
a: Identify the main idea. (double underline)
b: Identify the supporting evidence. (underline)
Step #2: Determine which source would best support the main idea and supporting evidence. (circle)
Step #3: Justify your answer.
1. Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, became the leader of the Greek army in 336 B.C.E. 2. Alexander of Macedon was one of
the most successful military leaders of all time. 3. Some historians believe he never lost a battle. 4. In his early conquests, Alexander
took control of several Greek city-states to return them to Macedonian rule. 5. Alexander led a string of battles against Persia that lasted
nearly 10 years. 6. Alexander’s army defeated1 Persia every time, eventually conquering the Persian Empire. 7. Alexander went on to
conquer Asia Minor , Gaza, Babylon, the entire eastern Mediterranean coastline, and land extending into central Asia.
8. Julius Caesar was a Roman military leader who transformed the Roman city-state into the Roman Empire2. 9. Julius Caesar is
said to be second in military achievements, behind Alexander the Great. 10. Julius Caesar started his talented military career as
governor of Gaul, where he built a powerful army. 11. Julius Caesar had a remarkable ability to train and lead tactical3 battles.
12. Caesar led his army to defeat Germany and Britain.13. He was later elected dictator4 for life of Rome.
1 beat
2 group
3 skillful
4 ruler
of countries controlled by one ruler
with complete power
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1. Which of the following sources would provide evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 1?
A a book on the Greek Gods
B an article on Ancient Greek culture
C a chapter from a history book titled Alexander’s Conquests in the East
D a History Channel special on Phillip II, King of Macedonia
The chapter will have information on Alexander’s military career.
Justify:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 2 (continued)
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
To find the main idea, ask:
“What are most of the sentences in the passage about?”
To connect the main idea to a source, ask:
“What source of information would give the best supporting evidence for the main idea? ”
Connect main ideas in texts to other sources.
Step #1: Read the question and paragraph carefully.
a: Identify the main idea. (double underline)
b: Identify the supporting evidence. (underline)
Step #2: Determine which source would best support the main idea and supporting evidence. (circle)
Step #3: Justify your answer.
1. Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia, became the leader of the Greek army in 336 B.C.E. 2. Alexander of Macedon was one
of the most successful military leaders of all time. 3. Some historians believe he never lost a battle. 4. In his early conquests, Alexander
took control of several Greek city-states to return them to Macedonian rule. 5. Alexander led a string of battles against Persia that lasted
nearly 10 years. 6. Alexander’s army defeated Persia every time eventually conquering the Persian Empire. 7. Alexander went on to
conquer Asia Minor (Troy), Gaza, Babylon, the entire eastern Mediterranean coastline, and land extending into central Asia.
8. Julius Caesar was a Roman military leader who transformed the Roman city-state into the Roman Empire. 9. Julius Caesar is
said to be second in military achievements, behind Alexander the Great. 10. Julius Caesar started his talented military career as
governor of Gaul, where he built a powerful army. 11. Julius Caesar had a remarkable ability to train and lead tactical battles.
12. Caesar led his army to defeat Germany and Britain. 13. He was later elected dictator for life of Rome.
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2. Which of the following sources would provide evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 2?
A a TV program on Caesar’s political and military rise
B a chart of Caesar’s family tree
C a book about the 1st Roman emperor following Caesar’s death
D a chapter in a History book on Caesar’s family life
The program will document Caesar’s rise to his position of power.
Justify:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 3
Name ___________________________
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
To find the main idea, ask:
To connect the main idea to a source, ask:
“What are most of the sentences in the passage about?”
“What source of information would give the best supporting evidence for the main idea?”
Connect main ideas in texts to other sources.
Step #1: Read the question and paragraph carefully.
a: Identify the main idea. (double underline)
b: Identify the supporting evidence. (underline)
Step #2: Determine which source would best support the main idea and supporting evidence. (circle)
Step #3: Justify your answer.
1. The rainforest is home to more plant and animal species1 than any other habitat2 in the world. 2. Rainforests only occupy 7% of the
earth’s surface; however, scientists estimate that rainforests are home to 50 to 90 percent of the earth’s plant and animal species. 3.
Scientists have found over 600 different types of trees in just 8,000 square yards of forest! 4. Among the trees and forest floor live
thousands of animal species. 5. Scientists have discovered that approximately 90 percent of the rainforest animal species are insects.
6. In addition, over 100 different mammal species also live in the rainforest.
7. The rainforest is unlike any other forest, due to its structure of plant life. 8. The rainforest has three different levels of plant life. 9. The
first level is located closest to the ground of the forest and is called the understory. 10. This level is made of plants like palms, ferns, and
young trees. 11. Very little sunlight reaches this level. 12. The next level is the midstory, located in the middle of the rainforest. 13.
Vegetation3 in this level is mostly woody plants and medium-sized trees. 14. The top layer, or overstory, is also known as the canopy.
15. The canopy of the rainforest is where treetops touch and most sunlight and rain water is absorbed. 16. A large number of animal
species can be found in the canopy of the rainforest.
1 groups of plants and animals whose members are similar
2 animal’s natural environment
3 plant life
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1. Which of the following sources would provide evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 1?
A a TV program about the most common rainforest insects.
B a magazine article on destruction of the rainforest
C a pamphlet on how to save the rainforest
D a book on natural resources found in the rainforest
Justify:____________________________________________________________________________________________________
The program would show the diversity of just one of the species from the rainforest.
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
Periodic Review 3 (continued)
The main idea is a statement that tells what all or most of the sentences in a passage are about.
Supporting evidence refers to the sentences that give more details about the main idea.
• A source is a person, book, movie, TV program, article, website, or document that provides information.
To find the main idea, ask:
“What are most of the sentences in the passage about?”
To connect the main idea to a source, ask:
“What source of information would give the best supporting evidence for the main idea? ”
Connect main ideas in texts to other sources.
Step #1: Read the question and paragraph carefully.
a: Identify the main idea. (double underline)
b: Identify the supporting evidence. (underline)
Step #2: Determine which source would best support the main idea and supporting evidence. (circle)
Step #3: Justify your answer.
1. The rainforest is home to more plant and animal species than any other habitat in the world. 2. Rainforests only occupy 7% of the
earth’s surface; however, scientists estimate that rainforests are home to 50 to 90 percent of the earth’s plant and animal species. 3.
Scientists have found over six hundred different types of trees in just 8,000 square yards of forest! 4. Among the trees and forest floor
live thousands of animal species. 5. Scientists have discovered that approximately ninety percent of the rainforest animal species are
insects. 6. In addition, over 100 different mammal species also live in the rainforest.
7. The rainforest is unlike any other forest, due to its structure of plant life. 8. The rainforest has three different levels of plant life. 9.
The first level is located closest to the ground of the forest and is called the understory. 10. This level is made of plants like palms, ferns,
and young trees. 11. Very little sunlight reaches this level. 12. The next level is the midstory, located in the middle of the rainforest. 13.
Vegetation in this level is mostly woody plants and medium-sized trees. 14. The top layer, or overstory, is also known as the canopy.
15. The canopy of the rainforest is where treetops touch and most sunlight and rain water is absorbed. 16. A large number of animal
species can be found in the canopy of the rainforest.
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2. Which of the following sources would provide evidence to support the main idea in paragraph 2?
A a TV program on endangered animals of the rainforest
B a magazine article on native tribes who live in the rainforest
Canopy
Midstory
C a pamphlet on how to save the rainforest
Understory
D a book on plant life in the rainforest
Emergent Layer
Forest Floor
book would show how plants vary according to rainforest level.
Justify:The
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.
EDI – Cognitive, Teaching and English Learners Strategies
Learning Objective :Today, we will connect main ideas in texts to sources.
Cognitive Strategies
Teaching Strategies
Elaboration
Demonstration
Targeted vocabulary: connect, supporting evidence, justify
Language Strategies
Vocabulary Words
Academic
connect, justify
Content
supporting evidence
Support
Multiple-Meaning
Synonym
Vocabulary
Strategy
Definition
Homophone
Internal Context Clue
Listen, Speak
Read
Similar Sounds
Tracked Reading
Decoding Rules
Write
Writing
Content Access Strategies
Comprehensible
Input
Cognates
Graphic Organizer
Contextual Clues
Contextualized
Definitions
Pictures
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6th Grade Reading Comprehension 2.3 (4Q)
Connect and clarify main ideas by identifying their relationships
to other sources and related topics.
Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only.