ELA Lesson 8.02

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ELA Lesson 8.02             

Main Ideas and Supporting Details

Underline the key word in each of the goals.

Which goal do you feel like you can most easily master?

Goal 1

Goal 2

Goal 3

Goal 4

Goal 5

Which goal do you feel like you need the most help with?

Goal 1

Goal 2

Goal 3

Goal 4

Goal 5

Carolina learned that loss of habitat was just the tip of the iceberg when it came to the reasons why wolves were an endangered animal. What does "the tip of the iceberg" mean here? What words help you figure that out?

Carolina asked her mother if she could feed the cute chipmunk at the campsite. "I don't think that's a good idea," she said, "It could be a wolf in sheep's clothing." What is the meaning of "a wolf in sheep's clothing" here. What words in the sentence helped you figure this out?

I'm one of the most famous sights in Yellowstone National Park. I steam, I spit, and I splash faithfully, shooting water upward of 184 feet in the air! Who am I?

Circle the two components of the main idea.

Climate

When rainstorms come in from the Pacific Ocean, the Olympic Mountains are the first to get wet. The air of incoming storms rises along the mountain slopes and then cools, which produces precipitation—a lot of precipitation! The Hoh Rain Forest, on the other hand, does not experience such dramatic variation in temperatures. Its moderate climate is protected by the coastal mountain ranges. The unique climate of the park relies on the Olympic Mountains. The park experiences an immense amount of rainfall each year, the majority of which falls between April and September.

On average, the Hoh Rain Forest receives 140–167 inches of rain per year. That is almost 13 feet of rain! The consistent rain keeps the forest lush, green, and slippery all year. Due to extreme variations in elevation, the weather can vary unpredictably between different areas of Olympic National Park. Different weather conditions often exist at the same time within the park. The temperatures of areas that are close to one another can vary by 10–20 degrees, depending on their elevation. The thick canopy of the rain forest moderates the temperature year-round and provides the perfect habitat for wildlife and vegetation.

Think about:

What is the main topic of this?

What does the text say about this topic?

What is the main idea?

Let's See an Example

A text can have more than one main idea. We are about to read the text, "The Rainy Rain Forest". Then, we will look at an example of the main idea graphic organizer. We will decide which fact is the most important in each of the body paragraphs.

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Look at each section..

What is the most important detail in each section?

Look at each section..

What is the most important detail in each section?

Too long, too short, or just right?

Now.. You will try it!

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We will work on the grammar and writing parts of this lesson in writing small group.

For the quiz..

You will need your completed summary of Yellowstone National Park. Make sure you have it handy before taking the quiz!