Summarize succinctly the main idea and supporting details (presented as text and/or visuals) in informational texts. 0801.6.5

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1. Eighth Grade Reading - Read the introduction and the passage that follows. Then read each question and mark the circle next to the correct answer. [this test released by Texas]
2. Finding the Main Idea - tips on the most likely place to find the main idea
3. Inflation in Russia - read and answer questions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
4. Locating the Main Ideas of Paragraphs with Main-Idea Maps - This simple strategy teaches students to generate a graphic organizer containing the main ideas of an expository passage
5. Looking for the Fine Print - students read advertisements to practice reading critically
6. Main Idea - The main idea of a passage or reading is the central thought or message.
7. Main Idea - Building Blocks of Comprehension
8. Main Idea - The main idea of a paragraph is what all the sentences are about. Read the paragraph and ask, "What's your point?"
9. Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure - Challenge your students by letting them practice using a reading comprehension test designed for prospective teachers. (This site recommends that you use a printed copy of the page - a link is provided to see answers)
10. Photo Analysis Guide - how to analyze photo elements
11. Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing - defines each and then tells why and how to use each
12. Read a Contract - and answer questions [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
13. Reading Comprehension - free reading comprehension worksheets for teachers and parents - includes original stories, poems, essays, and articles
14. Reading Comprehension stories - Interactive quizzes online for 5 stories - Each text is followed by a grammar exercise and summary writing exercise.
15. Reading Comprehension Quiz - ten-question multiple-choice quiz
16. Reading Exercises - Comprehension, Fill in and Sequencing
17. Scaling Back to Essentials: Scaffolding Summarization With Fishbone Mapping -complete fishbone maps that highlight the main ideas and relevant details from a cause-effect text; lesson plan [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
18. Summarizing - interactive lesson and exercise
19. Summarize as You Read - When you summarize, eliminate unnecessary details. Focus on the main idea of the whole passage.
20. What's the Big Idea? Exercise 1 - Write the common subject for each group of words, or "write a good title for each list." - a worksheet to print, not interactive
21. What's the Big Idea? Exercise 2 - Write the common subject for each group of words, or "write a good title for each list." - a worksheet to print, not interactive
22. What's the Big Idea? Exercise 3 - a bit harder than 1 and 2 - Write the common subject for each group of words, or "write a good title for each list." Then add another example that could be included in that group. Be as specific as you can. - a worksheet to print, not interactive

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