What is a Scientist? - Main Idea and Details

This main idea lesson is intended to expose students to the role and importance of scientists. Through informational text, students will learn what scientists do and why they are important. After learning about scientists, students will write a summary identifying the main idea and details from the text. Then, they will share their summaries with partners in the classroom. This lesson is intended to show students that they can also be scientists and make their own discoveries.

Resource ID#: 34523 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 1

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: Informational Text, Main Idea, Details, Scientists

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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