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Kerri Satherley

Kiwikids News - Boxes and Bullets

Grades: 4th Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
Subjects: English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Student Instructions

We are learning to find the main idea and the supporting details in what we read. We are making sure we understand what we read by summarising. Search Kiwi Kids News for an article that interests you. https://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/ Read it carefully, you may need to read it more than once. On slide 1, use the pen to draw your learning. This will help you to gather your thoughts - what is the main idea, what are the supporting details. On slide 2, use the pen or label to complete the table. What is the title of your article? What is the main idea? What are the supporting details? Tap mic and talk about your learning (remember to listen to your recording to make sure you are happy with it). check when you are finished.

Teacher Notes (not visible to students)

Based on Page 226, The Reading Strategies Book by Jennifer Serravallo.

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