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Sixth graders complete a series of activities that enhances their understanding of finding the main idea by dissecting a reading selection on The Titanic. In the final activity, 6th graders create a picture book based on the main ideas and supporting details they collected from the previous activities.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
- Assign as an at-home project
- Designate days for students to work on the project at school in case they have questions
Classroom Considerations
- There are three activities that build off one another
- Final product books are meant to be shared with younger students or fellow peers
- Assign due dates for each portion of the activity to make sure class members are working in a timely manner
Pros
- Reproducibles are included
Cons
- The Titanic reading passage is not the best quality
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