Our United States Government: What's the Main Idea?

In this lesson, students will learn to determine the main idea by identifying the main topic and key details of informational text. They will use that information to create trading cards about the three levels of government and write an informative paragraph summarizing what they've learned.
Resource ID#: 29815 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: main idea, key details, social studies, United States government, levels of government, local government, state government, federal government, national government, main topic
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Text Resource,  Educational Software / Tool,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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