Using a Main Idea Chart
Grades 3-5

Learning Targets:

  • Students will make predictions about a chunk of text.
  • Students will read a chunk of text independently.
  • Students will note the main ideas
  • Students will write details about the main ideas.


Writing an Essay
Grades 3-5

Learning Targets:

  • Students will organize information into write an essay of their own.
  • Students will analyze published essays to develop familiarity genre.
  • Students will compile organized information into an essay.