"Breaking the Code" to Central Idea

This lesson challenges students to use strategies of "chunking" and "text coding" to identify the central or main idea of passages, both informational and literary. The end result is a written summary that explains the processes they used.
Resource ID#: 50996 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: central idea, main idea, text coding, chunking, paraphrasing, summarizing, summary
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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