For this first lesson, we will be working together as a class to analyze the text "Head Count" from ReadWorks to discover the main idea and details of the text. We will do this by creating two column notes! To see an example of two column notes, see the anchor chart I created here!
The student will be able to produce two column notes to determine the main idea of the text.
The student will be able to differentiate the main idea and details in the text through group collaboration and discussion.
3.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts,
This standard is perfect for this lesson. We will be working as a whole class, a diverse group of students, to determine the main idea and supporting details of a nonfiction text. Students will have mastered this standard when they can discuss the topic of a text to a partner or group.
3.SL.1b Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions.*
This is something that we agree to during every lesson, everyday. We have a list of "Class Norms" posted on chart paper at the very front of the classroom that we agreed upon at the beginning of the year. The kids and I will occasionally add to it if we think something needs to be changed or included.
3.RI.2 Determine the main idea of a text; recount the key details and explain how they support the main idea.
Students will be taking two column notes on a text, showing that they can determine the main idea and the supporting details. Students have mastered this standard when they can explain the main idea of the text with corresponding details from the text to back up their response.
3.SL.2 Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
This standard as well as 3.RI.2 are both key to this lesson and the next. For this lesson, we will be working together as a class to find the main idea and supporting details about the article we are reading together.
Informal Assessment: The teacher will check in with the students multiple times throughout the lesson by observation, fist to five, and more.
Formal Assessment: Students will be turning in their two column notes that they develop during our group work. These notes will help the students develop their Venn Diagrams for the third lesson and their final formal assessment.
For this lesson, students will be listening to the audio version of the article. We will be listening to the article as a whole group for this lesson, but we will still be able to rewind or listen to the audio multiple times if necessary.