Identifying the Main Idea of a Paragraph

or PassageI can identify the main idea of a text

Bell RingerComplete the ACT Math Bell Ringer

Identifying the Main Idea

Complete the main idea individual assessment from last class.

SSRDon’t forget to be working on your Vocab Journals!

-No Talking

-No Technology AT ALL

-No Heads Down

-Must be actively reading

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)

Identifying the Main Idea

Read the article “Chocolate Equals Love”

As you read, write the main idea of each paragraph in the margins.