After examining a brief article about the major art periods, readers use the provided graphic organizer to identify the main idea and supporting ideas in the paragraph.

Readers are asked to identify the main idea and two supporting ideas in a brief passage about the Louisiana Purchase.

This comprehension activity asks readers to respond to a series of questions based on an article about the treatment of native peoples.

A passage about the Magna Carta provides readers with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to identify the main idea and supporting ideas in an article.

Young adventurers embark on a journey, setting sail along the blue ocean with Christopher Columbus. Teachers will find that this unit makes their lesson planning smooth sailing!