Finding the Central Idea and Details Using Informational Texts

In this lesson, students read informational texts to determine the text’s central idea and the relevant details that support the central idea. Students use a graphic organizer to record a central idea and details and then write a paragraph summary. This lesson is written in a generalized way so that any type of informational text can be used.
Resource ID#: 35188 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: details, jobs, careers, text features, central idea, 3rd grade, ELA, nonfiction, expository text, informational text, writing, summary, paragraph
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Instructional Technique
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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