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Central Idea Informational Texts. Agenda. “What Do You Know About Sharks?” Text book page 908. Objective. I can identify the central idea of an informational/ informative text. . Introduction.
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Agenda • “What Do You Know About Sharks?” Text book page 908 Objective • I can identify the central idea of an informational/ informative text.
Introduction • Last week, we have reintroduced summarizing and from there we have used our summarizing skills to identify a texts central idea. • Today we are going to look at non-fiction texts, or informational texts and identify the central idea of these.
Turn to page 908 your textbook.Find the MAIN DETAILS of this paragraph. They’re ferocious predators. They haunt us in nightmares. But the scariest things about sharks may be that they’re vanishing from the worlds oceans… Why do sharks need protection? Sharks are top predators in the aquatic food chain– a web that interconnects all organisms in which smaller creatures become food for larger predators. Without sharks, the ocean’s delicate ecosystem would be disrupted. Species that sharks devour, like seals, for example, would overpopulate and in turn decimate other species, like salmon. Read the following questions and answers to learn more about the world’s most fear-inspiring fish.
The main details in this paragraph can help us identify the central idea of the text so far. They’re ferocious predators. They haunt us in nightmares. But the scariest things about sharks may be that they’re vanishing from the worlds oceans… Why do sharks need protection? Sharks are top predators in the aquatic food chain– a web that interconnects all organisms in which smaller creatures become food for larger predators. Without sharks, the ocean’s delicate ecosystem would be disrupted. Species that sharks devour, like seals, for example, would overpopulate and in turn decimate other species, like salmon. Read the following questions and answers to learn more about the world’s most fear-inspiring fish. Based on these main details, what is the central idea?
Central Idea: Sharks are an important part of our ecosystem They’re ferocious predators. They haunt us in nightmares. But the scariest things about sharks may be that they’re vanishing from the worlds oceans… Why do sharks need protection? Sharks are top predators in the aquatic food chain– a web that interconnects all organisms in which smaller creatures become food for larger predators. Without sharks, the ocean’s delicate ecosystem would be disrupted. Species that sharks devour, like seals, for example, would overpopulate and in turn decimate other species, like salmon. Read the following questions and answers to learn more about the world’s most fear-inspiring fish.
Read the paragraph “What are Sharks?” What are some of the important details of this paragraph? • They are fish with skeletons made of cartilage, not bone. • They are cold blooded. • They breathe through gills. • They have a two chambered heart. • Most live in warm seas. The main details in this paragraph can help us identify the central idea of the text! What is the central idea of this paragraph? HINT: Each orange subheading introduces a new idea to us in the text…
Read the paragraph “What are Sharks?” Central Idea: Sharks are fish with skeletons made of cartilage.
Read “What’s the Largest Shark? The Smallest?” • Main details • The whale shark is the world’s largest fish • The smallest shark is the dwarf shark. What is the central idea of this paragraph? Or, In a nutshell, what is this paragraph about?
Read “What’s the Largest Shark? The Smallest?” What is the central idea of this paragraph? Or, In a nutshell, what is this paragraph about? Central Idea: The size of sharks can vary depending on the species.
Read “Are All Sharks Dangerous to People?” • Talk about the main details of this paragraph with your partner and identify the central idea.
Read “Are All Sharks Dangerous to People?” • Talk about the main details of this paragraph with your partner and identify the central idea. • Central Idea: Sharks are not usually dangerous to people.
Enrichment: Have your perceptions of sharks changed or remained the same after reading this text? Why? Use textual evidence (C-E-A) to back up your answer.
