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| Which subject | Reading |
| What topic | Main idea |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 5 |
| Class size | 14 |
| What curriculum | Reading |
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| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Main Idea
Grade 5
Reading
14 Students
This lesson plan corresponds to the national curriculum standards for Reading.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 min | Briefly explain the concept of main idea. Engage students by asking them what they think the main idea is. |
| 2 | Direct Instruction | 10 min | Provide explicit instruction on identifying the main idea. Use examples from texts to illustrate the concept. |
| 3 | Guided Practice | 10 min | Hand out text excerpts. In pairs, have students identify the main idea and supporting details, using graphic organizers. |
| 4 | Independent Practice | 5 min | Distribute a short passage for students to read alone and identify the main idea and details. |
| 5 | Homework Assignment | 5 min | Assign students to find a book or article at home, read it, and write down the main idea and three details supporting it. |
| 6 | Review and Closure | 5 min | Summarize the lesson’s key points. Remind students of the homework assignment and outline how it will be collected the next day. |
Students will complete the assignment to read a book or article and identify the main idea and supporting details. This homework will be collected without any presentations in front of the class.