Sunshine State Standard

LA.A.2.2.1

Materials

paragraphs on interesting topics to the students Worksheets to record main ideas and supporting details

What to do

Read a confusing paragraph to students. The paragraph needs to contain lots of details. Pick apart the paragraph to show students how to identify the main ideas. Explain what makes a main idea a main idea and why a supporting detail is a supporting detail. Walk students through a few more paragraphs.

Additional Information

Submitted by

Michael gould

Lee County
fort Myers, fl
mchlgld@aol.com