This lesson operates on the Scaffold Instructional of Release model (I do, we do, you do). Students will use the main idea and supporting details to expand understanding of a variety of texts.

The interactive lesson is a review of main idea and supporting details.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This graphic organizer provides a webbing framework for students to analyze the main idea/theme and supporting details of a reading passage or historical event. A template for students to follow is given.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson focuses on the determining the main idea and details.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces setting to students using picture clues first and then using only contextual clues. Activotes are also used to check for understanding.