Topic Central Ideas Supporting Points/Details Presentation and practice

the one-word subject of the text The topic of a text is… the one-word subject of the text the topic helps to categorize the passage/article

The central idea of a text… the point of the article/text main idea can be found anywhere in the text

The supporting details in a text… ideas/points that support the central idea look to the subheadings for hints

Whiteboards! Let’s practice!!!!!

Look for the topic, central idea and supporting details. The Statue of Liberty is a very popular attraction for those visiting New York. It is visited by thousands of people every year. In fact, during the summer months, lines to travel to the Statue of Liberty can be extremely long. Luckily, WGMS students going on the DC trip will not have to wait in line.

The topic of this text is… The Statue of Liberty

The central idea of this text is… The Statue of Liberty is a popular tourist attraction. So long as students have something like this, they are on the right track.

What is 1 supporting detail from this passage… It is visited by thousands of people every year. In fact, during the summer months, lines to travel to the Statue of Liberty can be extremely long. So long as students have something like this, they are on the right track.

But Wait! Not all details are created equal.

Why is this sentence NOT the best supporting detail? The Statue of Liberty is a very popular attraction for those visiting New York. It is visited by thousands of people every year. In fact, during the summer months, lines to travel to the Statue of Liberty can be extremely long. Luckily, WGMS students going on the DC trip will not have to wait in line. Because it doesn’t truly support the central idea.

Look for the topic, central idea and supporting details. When Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke, people listened. Poor people, rich people, white people, black people, people from other countries—they all listened. Many helped march, protest, and work for civil rights. Continuing in the tradition of Gandhi, MLK Jr. asked people not to fight with each other, but to resist peacefully. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a special talent for leadership. Remind kids that the central idea can be located ANYWHERE in the text.

The topic of this text is… Martin Luther King, Jr.

The central idea of this text is… Martin Luther King, Jr. had an effective leadership style. So long as students have something like this, they are on the right track.

What is 1 supporting detail from this passage… When MLK, Jr. spoke, different types of people listened. Many people helped him work, march, and pray for justice. MLK, Jr. promoted peaceful resistance. So long as students have something like this, they are on the right track.

Look for the topic, central idea and supporting details. With fall and winter coming storms will be frequent. Next time we have an electrical storm, count the number of seconds that pass between the lightening and thunder. The lightning is one mile away for every five seconds that you count. This allows you to “measure” how far the lightning is from you. Scientists developed this easy five-second formula, and they think you will find it interesting. Remind kids that the central idea can be located ANYWHERE in the text.

The topic of this text is… Electrical storms (thunder and lightening)

The central idea of this text is… Scientists have developed a formula for determining your relation to the storm. So long as students have something like this, they are on the right track.

What is 1 supporting detail from this passage… For every second between the thunder and the lightening = 1 mile. Scientists believe that most people will find this formula interesting. So long as students have something like this, they are on the right track.

Look for the topic, central idea and supporting details. Who doesn’t love pumpkins? Fall is in the air, which means it’s time for the Monterey Pumpkin Festival and famous giant pumpkin weigh offs. The festival is open Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM- 6PM. For many areas, the rain and snow will soon fall, so it’s important to enjoy what the Monterey Pumpkin Festival has to offer: craft booths, fall snacks like caramel apples and warm apple cider, pumpkin games, and the giant pumpkin weighoff. Come on down and enjoy the fun. Remind kids that the central idea can be located ANYWHERE in the text.

The topic of this text is… The Monterey Pumpkin Festival

The central idea of this text is… The Monterey Pumpkin Festival is open. So long as students have something like this, they are on the right track.

What is 1 supporting detail from this passage… The hours of the festival are Sat. and Sun. from 9 AM-6PM. There are activities like: crafts, snacks, pumpkin games, and the giant pumpkin weighoff. So long as students have something like this, they are on the right track.

Topic Central Ideas Supporting Points/Details Student Notes

the _____-_____subject of the text The topic of a text is… the _____-_____subject of the text the topic helps to _______ the passage/article

The central idea of a text… the ______ of the article/text _____ ______ can be found __________ in the text

The supporting details in a text… ideas/points that _______ the central idea look to the __________ for hints

Look for the topic, central idea and supporting details. The Statue of Liberty is a very popular attraction for those visiting New York. It is visited by thousands of people every year. In fact, during the summer months, lines to travel to the Statue of Liberty can be extremely long. Luckily, WGMS students going on the DC trip will not have to wait in line.

Look for the topic, central idea and supporting details. When Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke, people listened. Poor people, rich people, white people, black people, people from other countries—they all listened. Many helped march, protest, and work for civil rights. Continuing in the tradition of Gandhi, MLK Jr. asked people not to fight with each other, but to resist peacefully. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a special talent for leadership. Remind kids that the central idea can be located ANYWHERE in the text.

Look for the topic, central idea and supporting details. With fall and winter coming storms will be frequent. Next time we have an electrical storm, count the number of seconds that pass between the lightening and thunder. The lightning is one mile away for every five seconds that you count. This allows you to “measure” how far the lightning is from you. Scientists developed this easy five-second formula, and they think you will find it interesting. Remind kids that the central idea can be located ANYWHERE in the text.

Look for the topic, central idea and supporting details. Who doesn’t love pumpkins? Fall is in the air, which means it’s time for the Monterey Pumpkin Festival and famous giant pumpkin weigh offs. The festival is open Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM- 6PM. For many areas, the rain and snow will soon fall, so it’s important to enjoy what the Monterey Pumpkin Festival has to offer: craft booths, fall snacks like caramel apples and warm apple cider, pumpkin games, and the giant pumpkin weighoff. Come on down and enjoy the fun. Remind kids that the central idea can be located ANYWHERE in the text.