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This Researching Part 2: Reading for Gist and Gathering Evidence Using the Researcher’s Notebook lesson plan also includes:
The gist should be short and sweet! Pupils practice finding the gist of an informational text and then write a summary of the text. Next, they gather with their research teams to discuss a focus question based on the novel Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show a short video to help learners understand the difference between the gist and the main idea
Classroom Considerations
- Part two from the nine-part ELA Module 2A Unit 3 series
- Builds on work started in previous units
Pros
- Provides differentiation techniques
- Includes helpful teaching tips
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- None