• 6.RI.1.D:

    • Explain the central/main idea(s) of a text.

Standard

  • 6.RI.1.D:

    • Explain the central/main idea(s) of a text.

    • Cite evidence of the development of the central/main idea(s).

    • Summarize the text



Academic Vocabulary

  • Central/Main Idea

  • Cite Evidence

  • Summarize

Practice Activities

  • Freckle: Students have access to their Freckle account for ELA class. Once on the website, they can go select "English", then "Skills Practice", then "Reading: Informational Text", then "Summarizing and Main Ideas."

  • E-Reading Website - This website has a number of different practice pages for reviewing main idea. The website also provides access to answer keys.