Identifying Main Idea
Students will distinguish between the central point of a text and the details used to support it.
Key Questions
- Explain the most important message the author wants the reader to remember.
- Differentiate between the main idea and supporting details.
- Construct a summary sentence that captures the main idea of a paragraph.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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Students will analyze how headings and subheadings organize information and help readers find key details.
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