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Read Works: Grade 2: Three Lesson Unit: Main Idea

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards

[Free Registration/Login Required] A series of three lesson plans designed to teach young scholars to identify main ideas through headings and chapter titles, and then to write appropriate titles of their own. Lessons are based on the...

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Read Write Think: Digging Up Details on Worms: Using Science in an Inquiry Study

For Teachers K - 1st Standards

A lesson plan based on a study unit of earthworms, using the inquiry model to integrate scientific processes with literacy practices. Instruction plans, related resources, and standards are included.

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Florida Center for Reading Research

Florida Center for Reading Research: Exp. Text Structure: Main Idea [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards

A lesson plan in which young scholars read a text and then read it again highlighting the key words and phrases that are important for understanding the text. Materials are included.

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Florida Center for Reading Research

Florida Center for Reading Research: Expository Exploration [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards

A lesson plan in which students read a text and complete a graphic organizer to identify the main idea and supporting details. Materials are included.

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