Learning Objective: Identify Main Idea and support patterns in text

3-5 ELD: Identify structural patterns found in text

What will we identify today?

Main Idea and support patterns in informative text

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

Main Idea and Support pattern- 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.• The first ferris wheel was designed by George W. FerrisSupports are sentences that explain the main idea• 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.

The first ferris wheel was

designed by George W.

Ferris

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.

Main Idea

Main Idea

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Main Idea

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Main Idea

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The first ferris wheel was designed by George W. Ferris.

The first ferris wheel was designed by George W. Ferris.

Ferris, a bridge builder from Pennsylvania came up with the idea if turning a merry go round on its side

The first ferris wheel was designed by George W. Ferris.

He used his knowledge of steel construction to draw up the plans.

Ferris, a bridge builder from Pennsylvania came up with the idea if turning a merry go round on its side

The first ferris wheel was designed by George W. Ferris.

He used his knowledge of steel construction to draw up the plans.

The wheel could hold up to 2,160 passengers.

Ferris, a bridge builder from Pennsylvania came up with the idea if turning a merry go round on its side

The first ferris wheel was designed by George W. Ferris.

He used his knowledge of steel construction to draw up the plans.

The wheel could hold up to 2,160 passengers.

Ferris, a bridge builder from Pennsylvania came up with the idea if turning a merry go round on its side

The first ferris wheel was designed by George W. Ferris.

The first ferris wheel was designed by George W. Ferris. Ferris, a bridge builder from Pennsylvania came up with the idea if turning a merry go round on its side.

The first ferris wheel was designed by George W. Ferris. 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.

The first ferris wheel was designed by George W. Ferris. 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.

What is the main idea of this text? What are the support structures?

It is important to identify Main Idea and support because:

• You can understand reading better• You can use factual support statements

to explain your idea

Step 1 : Read the text carefullyStep 2: Look for the main idea of the writerStep 3: Look for sentences that support or explain the main ideaStep 4: Circle yes if the text is in the Main idea and support pattern. Circle

no if it is not.

Paragraph 11. Granville Woods was an inventor. 2. He improved both the telephone and telegraph systems. 3. He invented a system of overhead electric conducting lines that led to the development of the overhead railway. 4. He also invented automatic air brakes.Main Idea and Support? YES NO

Paragraph 21. On Monday, I take piano lessons. 2. On Tuesday, I go to visit my grandmother. 3. On Wednesday, I watch my favorite TV show. 4. Finally, on Friday I get to go watch my family for dinner.

Main Idea and Support? YES NO

Step 1 : Read the text carefullyStep 2: Look for the main idea of the writerStep 3: Look for sentences that support or explain the main ideaStep 4: Circle yes if the text is in the Main idea and support pattern. Circle

no if it is not.

Paragraph 31. Some things are being done to protect sharks 2. Shark reserves are being created, and limits have been set on the numbers that can be hunted 3. Sharks are very important part of our ocean

Main Idea and Support? YES NO

Step 1 : Read the text carefullyStep 2: Look for the main idea of the writerStep 3: Look for sentences that support or explain the main ideaStep 4: Circle yes if the text is in the Main idea and support pattern. Circle

no if it is not.

Step 1 : Read the text carefullyStep 2: Look for the Main idea of the writerStep 3: Look for sentences that support the propositionStep 4: Circle yes if the text is in the proposition and support pattern. Circle

no if it is not.

Paragraph 41. Millions of whales have been hunted and killed since the early days of whaling in the 1700’s2. Whales were killed to make things like fuel, oil, umbrellas, and skirt hoops made of whale bones 3. These days whales are killed to make soap, makeup, and animal food. Main Idea and Support? YES NO

Paragraph 51. Alaska is the largest state in the United States. 2. Its land makes up almost one fifth of the whole country 3. However, its population is relatively small 4. In 2000, the population was fewer than 63,000 people

Main Idea and Support? YES NO

ClosureStep 1 : Read the text carefullyStep 2: Look for the main idea of the writerStep 3: Look for sentences that support or explain the main ideaStep 4: Circle yes if the text is in the Main idea and support pattern. Circle

no if it is not.