Main Idea

Year 2 Achievement Standard- They identify literal and implied meaning, main ideas and supporting detail. Students make connections between texts by comparing content. 

Discuss different texts on a similar topic, identifying similarities and differences between the texts (ACELY1665)

HEALTH: Ways to interpret the feelings of others in different situations, such as: words other people use, facial expressions and body language (ACPPS020)

WALT

• define what a main idea is and why it is important

• identify the main idea of two different animations

WILF

• active participation in learning mat session

• completion of questions for 2 videos

Think | Pair | Share

What is the main idea?

Where can the main idea be found?

Think | Pair | Share

What is the main idea of this video?

How do you know that?

Think | Pair | Share

What is the main idea of this video?

How do you know that?

Why is it important to understand the main idea?

WALT

• identify the main idea of an animation

• identify the main idea for a series of three animations

WILF

• active participation in learning mat session

• completion of worksheet

Think | Pair | Share

What is the main idea?

Where can the main idea be found?

Why is it important we know how to find the main idea?

Think | Pair | Share

What is the main idea of this video?

How do you know that?

Complete worksheet

Is there a main idea which all three animations are trying to tell you?

What is it?

Complete the exit ticket.