1. Identifying the Main Idea of a Paragraph or Passage I can identify the main idea of a text

2. Bell Ringer Complete the ACT Math Bell Ringer

3. Identifying the Main Idea Complete the main idea individual assessment from last class.

4. SSR Don’t forget to be working on your Vocab Journals! -No Talking -No Technology AT ALL -No Heads Down -Must be actively reading

5. Identifying the Main Idea Complete the main idea assessment 2 with a partner. Don’t forget to look for distractors to eliminate answers. Also, don’t forget where in the passage to look for clues as to the main idea (thesis statement, topic sentences, and conclusion)

6. Identifying the Main Idea Read the article “Chocolate Equals Love” As you read, write the main idea of each paragraph in the margins.