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Curriculum Associates: Determining Theme or Central Idea [Pdf] Lesson PlanCurriculum Associates: Determining Theme or Central Idea [Pdf] Lesson Plan
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4th - 6th
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Curriculum Associates: Determining Theme or Central Idea [Pdf]

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In this reading comprehension lesson unit, students are guided in learning how to find the main theme or idea of a text and understanding how details in the text convey that. Includes lots of exercises and examples, as well as suggestions for additional writing activities. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.2

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Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

Common Core

CCRA.R.2 RH.6-8.2 RI.4.2 RL.6.2 RI.6.2 RI.6.5 RI.6.3 RL.6.5 RI.4.5 RI.4.9 RI.6.6 RI.5.9 RI.5.3 RST.6-8.2 W.4.1.a RI.5.5

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