Learning Objective : Today we are going to discern main ideas and the evidence that supports them. Discern=tell the difference Evidence=facts that support

What are we going to discern today? Discern main ideas and the evidence that supports them!

It is important to discern main ideas in text and the evidence that supports them because it helps you identify the main ideas of what you read quickly. What are other reasons it is important to discern main ideas and the evidence that supports them? To understand what we are reading! It will be tested!

Discuss with your partner an idea that explains what all these people are doing?

Main Idea and Supporting Details- is text that presents an idea. Then it provides supporting sentences to explain the main idea A Main Idea states the idea of the writer. Example The first Ferris wheel was designed by George W. Ferris Supports are sentences that explain the main idea Examples Ferris, a bridge builder from Pennsylvania came up with the idea if turning a merry go round on its side He used his knowledge of steel construction to draw up the plans. The wheel could hold up to 2,160 passengers

There are text features that help identify the Main Idea graphics including illustrations, photographs, charts, graphs, and maps. the captions, or writing that explains the graphics. sidebars, or boxes on the side of the text that provide additional information about the topic. vocabulary words, including words that are in bold print, italics, or that are highlighted. These words are often important supporting details that support the main idea.

Let’s look at an example for Main Ideas At the museum, you can see some of the earliest airplanes, including the Wright Brothers plane. There are fighter planes from World War I and World War II. There are examples of American, British, Canadian, German and Japanese planes. In addition, there are commercials planes from the early days of commercial flight up to the present. There is also a space shuttle and a simulator that helps you feel what it is like to be weightless.

What is this paragraph about? Tell your partner. At the museum, you can see some of the earliest airplanes, including the Wright Brothers plane. There are fighter planes from World War I and World War II. There are examples of American, British, Canadian, German and Japanese planes. In addition, there are commercials planes from the early days of commercial flight up to the present. There is also a space shuttle and a simulator that helps you feel what it is like to be weightless.

So the main idea is? At the museum, you can see some of the earliest airplanes, including the Wright Brothers plane. There are fighter planes from World War I and World War II. There are examples of American, British, Canadian, German and Japanese planes. In addition, there are commercials planes from the early days of commercial flight up to the present. There is also a space shuttle and a simulator that helps you feel what it is like to be weightless.

Let’s look at an example for Supporting Details At the museum, you can see some of the earliest airplanes, including the Wright Brothers plane. There are fighter planes from World War I and World War II. There are examples of American, British, Canadian, German and Japanese planes. In addition, there are commercials planes from the early days of commercial flight up to the present. There is also a space shuttle and a simulator that helps you feel what it is like to be weightless.

What are the details that support that this paragraph is about early planes at the museum? Tell your partner. At the museum, you can see some of the earliest airplanes, including the Wright Brothers plane. There are fighter planes from World War I and World War II. There are examples of American, British, Canadian, German and Japanese planes. In addition, there are commercials planes from the early days of commercial flight up to the present. There is also a space shuttle and a simulator that helps you feel what it is like to be weightless.

So the Supporting Details are? At the museum, you can see some of the earliest airplanes, including the Wright Brothers plane. There are fighter planes from World War I and World War II. There are examples of American, British, Canadian, German and Japanese planes. In addition, there are commercials planes from the early days of commercial flight up to the present. There is also a space shuttle and a simulator that helps you feel what it is like to be weightless.

Another example! Main IdeaThere are three things to do to prepare for a career. Supporting DetailDo well in school Supporting DetailJoin an after school club in the career area you’ve chosen Supporting DetailTalk to people who are working in that career.

How to Discern Main Ideas and the details that support them! 1.Look for Bolded words 2.Read the first sentence of the paragraph 3.Look for details that support the main idea! Main IdeaSupporting Details If you visit Cahokia, you will see the remains of a city Remains of the largest city Prehistoric people Scientist discover a lot about them

How to Discern Main Ideas and the details that support them! 1.Look for Bolded words 2.Read the first sentence of the paragraph 3.Look for details that support the main idea! Main IdeaSupporting Details Life at Cahokia 20,000 people lived there Advanced settlement Farmers Hunters Traders

Main IdeaSupporting Details The End of Cahokia No one knows for sure Disease Change in climate Famine War How to Discern Main Ideas and the details that support them! 1.Look for Bolded words 2.Read the first sentence of the paragraph 3.Look for details that support the main idea!

Recipes! Ingredients: 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/3 tsp. salt 1 1/2 c. flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 2 very ripe bananas, mashed Directions: First beat the egg. Then add the milk and other ingredients in the order given, beating well. Next, fry in pan or on griddle, as you would other pancakes. Lastly, top with your favorite syrup and a dusting of confectioners' sugar. For a large family double or triple the ingredients. Serves 4-6.

How can analyzing sequential order of text help us become better readers? Kate Barlow preserved peaches which lasted for years, and you can too if you follow these few simple steps. First check the jars for cracks or chips. Second place the lids in boiling water to sterilize. While the lids boil, wash the jars and rings in hot, soapy water. Next place the boiling hot peaches and syrup into the hot, sterilized jars. As soon as the jar is full within a half inch of headspace wipe the rim of the jar clean. Immediately cap the jar with the hot lid. Next place the jar in a steamer. After steaming for twenty minutes remove the jar from the steam bath. Once the jar has cooled you can store it until needed. The peaches will stay fresh for several years. 1.Which words in this paragraph show you order? 2.What would be wrong with putting the fourth sentence before the second sentence?

Why is it important to discern main ideas and the details that support them?? To locate information quickly and understanding what it is that we are reading! What are some signals that show us Main Idea and the details that support them?