Main Idea/ Detail Graphic Organizer
What is a Main Idea/Detail Graphic Organizer?
The main idea/detail graphic organizer is meant to help outline or provide a framework for recording main ideas and details that are found in each paragraph of a text. This graphic organizer works best with sequential and descriptive texts.
What are the Benefits to Using a Main Idea/Detail Graphic Organizer?
This graphic organizer can be used as a reference before reading/ reviewing
This graphic organizer can be used as a study guide after reading/ tool for writing
This graphic organizer can help students remember the content from previous lessons- activate prior knowledge
This graphic organizer can be used as a study guide after reading/ tool for writing
This graphic organizer can help students remember the content from previous lessons- activate prior knowledge
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Video- Student ViewIn the video to the left, a student made a video about the main idea graphic organizers that she uses in one of her classes. This video gives you an idea of how middle school students view this graphic organizer and how it is beneficial to themselves.
The students in this video and asking critical thinking questions to their peers in order to have a video that shows full comprehension of the students. |
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Video- Introduction to Main Idea/DetailThis video talks about main idea/detail in a very simple, but informational way. This video would be beneficial in the classroom when first teaching main idea and detail or if you need resources for students that are struggling at understanding the concepts.
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Writing Implementation
Writing is implemented through the process of filling out the graphic organizer. You could implement writing even more by having the students write an EXIT ticket at the end of the lesson.
Common Core State Standard
RL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgment.
Common Core State Standard
RL.6.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgment.
Resources
Lessons
Lesson 1
Middle School Lessons
Graphic Organizers
Graphic Organizer 1 (pg 15)
Graphic Organizer 2
Lesson 1
Middle School Lessons
Graphic Organizers
Graphic Organizer 1 (pg 15)
Graphic Organizer 2
References
Jenkin, J. (2014, May 9). Main Idea and Details. Retrieved June 13, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjjYRI3QCTs
LMS Mustangs. (2013, November 8). Main Idea Square. Retrieved June 13, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6BN7nTFSaM
Miller, M., & Veatch, N. (2011). Literacy in context (LinC): Choosing instructional strategies to teach reading in content areas for students grades 5-12. Boston: Pearson.
Ramos, E. (2014). Organizing Main Ideas and Supporting Details. Scholastic Teachers. Retrieved June 12, 2014 from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/organizing-main-ideas-and-supporting-details
LMS Mustangs. (2013, November 8). Main Idea Square. Retrieved June 13, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6BN7nTFSaM
Miller, M., & Veatch, N. (2011). Literacy in context (LinC): Choosing instructional strategies to teach reading in content areas for students grades 5-12. Boston: Pearson.
Ramos, E. (2014). Organizing Main Ideas and Supporting Details. Scholastic Teachers. Retrieved June 12, 2014 from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/organizing-main-ideas-and-supporting-details