Slide 1: Title Slide

Lesson 11: If You Find a Rock
Reading Workshop: Central Idea
Grade 2

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Slide 2: Introduction to Informational Text

What is Informational Text?

• Informational text provides facts and information.
• It teaches us about the world around us.
• Examples: articles, textbooks, and manuals.

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Slide 3: Central Idea

What is Central Idea?

• The central idea is the most important point of the text.
• It tells us what the text is mainly about.
• We will identify the central idea of "If You Find a Rock."

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Slide 4: Power Words

Introducing Power Words:

• Pavement
• Mossy
• Outstretched
• Scoop
• Underside

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Slide 5: Vocabulary Routine

Vocabulary Routine:

• We will learn the meaning of power words.
• Let’s use these words in sentences.
• Discuss how these words relate to rocks.

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Slide 6: Learning Objectives

Today, I am Learning To:

• Ask and answer questions to understand the text.
• Describe character responses to challenges.
• Discuss meanings to grow my vocabulary.

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Slide 7: Real-Life Connections

Connecting Vocabulary to Real Life:

• How do these words apply to our daily lives?
• Example: When you walk on the pavement or see moss on a rock.

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Slide 8: Identifying the Topic

Identifying the Topic of the Text:

• What is the text about?
• In this case, the topic is “rocks.”

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Slide 9: Using Evidence

Using Evidence from the Text:

• Find important details that support your thoughts.
• How can evidence help explain our thinking?

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Slide 10: Stating the Central Idea

Stating the Central Idea:

• In your own words, what is the central idea of "If You Find a Rock"?
• Remember to keep it simple!

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Slide 11: Partner Work

Partner Activity:

• Work with a partner to compare and discuss your ideas.
• Can you agree on the central idea and evidence?

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Slide 12: Independent Work

Independent Activity:

• As you listen to "If You Find a Rock," identify the topic and central idea.
• Write down your thoughts!

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Slide 13: I Do – Modeling

Modeling Identification of Topic & Central Idea:

• Let's think aloud together:
  • Who or what is the text about?
  • What’s the most important point?

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Slide 14: We Do – Guided Practice

Guided Practice:

• We will read a short section together.
• Let's find the topic, evidence, and central idea as a group.

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Slide 15: You Do Together

Collaborative Activity:

• In pairs, identify the topic and evidence in your assigned section.
• Agree on the central idea together.

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Slide 16: You Do Alone

Independent Listening Activity:

• Listen to "If You Find a Rock" and write down your thoughts.
• Identify the topic, evidence, and central idea.

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Slide 17: Drawing and Writing

Drawing and Writing Activity:

• Draw a picture of your favorite rock.
• Write a few sentences about why you chose that rock.

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Slide 18: Sharing Ideas

Sharing Your Ideas:

• Be ready to share your drawing and writing with the class.
• Explain why your rock is special to you.

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Slide 19: Vocabulary Recording Sheet

Vocabulary Recording Sheet:

• Fill out a vocabulary recording sheet for today's power words.
• Include definitions and your own sentences.

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Slide 20: Closing Thoughts

Wrap-Up:

• What did we learn today?
• Why is it important to understand the central idea?
• Reflect on how we can find rocks in our world!

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{The image of a colorful and textured rock lying on a sidewalk with some moss growing on its surface, surrounded by small stones.}
{The image of a child pointing to a large outstretched rock while exploring outdoors, with trees in the background.}
{The image of a classroom environment where students are sitting in pairs discussing texts, with books and drawings around them.}