1. Central Idea, Supporting Details, and Objective Summary
You need:
Pen/Pencil
Sheet of Paper
Central Idea, Supporting Details, and Objective Summary
Class Notes

2. Do you get it? Look at the 3 questions on the board.
Can you answer any of them?
Why?
Well, let’s find out!
Read the article, “The Battle of Shiloh” from Encarta.

3. What is the difference? Objective Subjective
Writing that presents facts without feelings or opinions.
Writing in which the feelings and opinions of the author are revealed.

4. Part One (ELAGSE8RI2): I can determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text including its relationship to supporting ideas…
Key Vocabulary:
DETERMINE: Decide, figure out
CENTRAL IDEA: The chief point an author is making about a topic; the author’s primary message. Sometimes the central idea is stated, but sometimes it must be inferred.
ANALYZE: Study closely; break down into key parts
DEVELOPMENT: The building of an idea/ideas throughout a text.
RELATIONSHIP: A connection between two or more ideas, events, individuals, etc.
SUPPORTING IDEAS: Facts, statements, specifics, and examples that clarify, explain, and describe the central idea.

5. To “determine a central idea” of a text:
Part One (ELAGSE8RI2): I can determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text including its relationship to supporting ideas…
To “determine a central idea” of a text:
Examine the title and any blurbs (short descriptions) included before the body of the text.
Pay close attention to the introduction and conclusion paragraphs.
Topic?
Purpose—inform, entertain, persuade?
What point or points has the author made about the topic?
Examine the title

6. To “analyze a central idea’s development”:
Part One (ELAGSE8RI2): I can determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text including its relationship to supporting ideas…
To “analyze a central idea’s development”:
Look at the body paragraphs of the text.
Look for examples the author is using to make his or her point.
Think about the who, what, when, where, why, and how about the topic.

7. Let’s Practice!
We will do the first one together!
This paragraph describes the barter system and some of its shortcomings.
This paragraph informs readers about one of the oldest records of money usage, the Code of Ur-Nammu.
This paragraph is about the first American currency, the Continental Dollar, and why it failed.
This paragraph is about hyperinflation in Germany after WWI.
This paragraph explains how to detect a counterfeit bill.
This paragraph describes a new form of electronic currency called Bitcoin.
This paragraph describes how certain young people can become burdened with debt.

8. Central Idea, Supporting Details, and Objective Summary
You need:
Pen/Pencil
ELAGSE8RI2 Notes
“The Battle of Shiloh” article
Central Idea, Supporting Details, and Objective Summary
Class Notes
Signed Grade Reports?

9. What can you recall?
What is the standard we are using currently and what is it’s central idea?
What is the difference between objective and subjective writing?
What is a central idea?
If we analyze the development of the central idea, what are we doing?
What types of supporting ideas help to clarify, explain and describe the central idea?
How do we “determine a central idea” of a text?
How do we “analyze a central idea’s development”?

10. In your own words…
On the sticky note, write a one sentence summary of today’s standard.
ELAGSERI2: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas (Part 1).

11. Drummer Boy?

12. Central Idea, Supporting Details, and Objective Summary
You need:
Pen/Pencil
Sheet of Paper
“The Battle of Shiloh” Article
“Drumbeats and Bullets” Story
Central Idea, Supporting Details, and Objective Summary
Class Notes
Signed Grade Reports?
Homework?

13. Active/Passive Voice Quiz
Read each question carefully!
Mark your answer on the answer sheet.
ELAGSE8L1b: I can distinguish between and use active and passive voice verb forms.

14. Show What you Know!!!
Answer the following 2 questions on a sheet of paper. Your response should be 4-5 sentences per answer.
Based on the information in “The Battle of Shiloh” article, was the Union general or the Confederate general better prepared for the battle? Explain.
Based on “Drumbeats and Bullets”, what conclusions can you draw about the way boys were treated during the Civil War period? Explain.

15. When you finish… Complete your weekly reflection sheet. Then…
Read a book.
Write a letter to a friend or teacher.
If you have an idea, ask the teacher for permission.

16. Central Idea, Supporting Details, and Objective Summary
You need:
Pen/Pencil
Sheet of Paper
ELAGSE8RI2 Notes
“The Battle of Shiloh” Article
“Drumbeats and Bullets” Story
Important!
Central Idea, Supporting Details, and Objective Summary
Class Notes
Part Two: [I can] provide an objective summary of the text.

17. How Details are Presented
Comparison Activity
Selections
Types of Details
How Details are Presented
“The Battle of Shiloh”
Facts, Statistics
Summary of Battle
“Drumbeats and Bullets”
Historical Facts, First-hand Accounts, Journals
Historical Fiction, Story Writing

18. Part Two: [I can] provide an objective summary of the text.
To “provide an objective summary,” you must…
Determine the central idea.
Find important details that the author uses to develop the central idea and communicate them in your own words.
Be clear, concise, and brief.
Leave out minor details and your own personal opinion.

19. Writing an objective summary
Step One--Topic Sentence
Identify the title of the text and the author.
Use one of the following summary verbs: shows, describes, explains, discusses, explores, illustrates, teaches, etc.
Communicate the author’s central idea.
Step Two—Essential/Key Ideas
Pick 1-2 supporting details from the beginning, middle, and end of the text to show how the author develops the central idea.
USE YOUR OWN WORDS.
Step Three—Concluding Sentence
Wrap up the objective summary.
ELAGSE8RI2: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provided an objective summary of the text.

20. Write an objective Summary
Write an objective summary of “Drumbeats and Bullets.”
ELAGSE8RI2: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provided an objective summary of the text.

21. Before you leave…
On the sticky note provided complete the following sentence:
I was surprised to learn that…
Turn it in as you leave!