Introduce the concept of a main idea to your little scholars using stories about the zoo! Students will help find the main idea and draw a picture to solidify their understanding.
Students will learn what a main idea is and how to find it.
Introduction
(15 minutes)
Ask students to think of what the word "zoo" means to them.
Have students think-pair-share their answers. Remind students to speak clearly and loud enough for their partner to hear their thoughts, feelings, or ideas about the word zoo.
Call on students to share with the whole group what their partner said about zoos.
Explain that a zoo is a place where animals are housed for people to visit, watch, and learn about them.