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Title of the Session Getting the Main Idea/ Theme of the Selection

Professional
Standards Covered Domain 1: Curriculum Content and Pedagogy
(Domain/s, Strand/s, and
Indicator/s) Strand 1.4 Strategies for promoting literacy and
numeracy
Beginning Teachers: 1.4.1
Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that promote
literacy and numeracy skills.

Proficient Teachers:1.4.2
Use a range of teaching strategies that enhance learner
achievement in literacy and numeracy skills.
Strand 1.5 Strategies for developing critical and
creative thinking, as well as other higher-order thinking
skills
Beginning Teachers 1.5.1
Apply teaching strategies that develop critical and creative
thinking, and/or other higher-order thinking skills.

Proficient Teachers 1.5.2

Apply a range of teaching strategies to develop critical and
creative thinking, as well as other higher-order thinking skills.

Session Schedule and Session 8

Duration 1 hour and 45 minutes

Objectives At the end of the session, the participants should be able to:
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➔ Determine the main idea or the theme of a selection;

➔ Apply concepts in determining the main idea or theme
of the selection.
➔ Distinguish between supporting details and the main
idea or theme in a passage.
➔ Apply strategies and methods for teaching Getting the
main Idea /Theme of the selection evidence in lesson
planning.

Expected Outputs ➢ Graphic Organizer

Key Content Getting the main Idea of a Theme or Selection

Learning Resource Session Guide

Materials Slide Decks of the Session
Worksheets

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identify-main-idea-text
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https://manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/learning/wp-content/uploa
ds/2014/03/MAIN-IDEAS-AND-SUPPORTING.pdf
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idea/
7. Shanahan, T., Callison, K., Carriere, C., Duke, N. K., Pearson,
P. D., Schatschneider, C., & Torgesen, J. (2010). Improving
reading comprehension in kindergarten through 3rd grade: A
practice guide (NCEE 2010-4038). Washington, DC: National
Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance,
Institute of Education Sciences, U.S. Department of Education.
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Retrieved from whatworks.ed.gov/publications/practiceguides.

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worksheets/topics/main-ideas-details

Schedule Detailed Detailed Description Learner’s Materials

Content of Output
(Time (Slide Number)
Outline Methodology/Activiti
distribution
es
)

Introduction: Priming Activity

Do: Greet and
Greet the welcome the
participants participants and
and make them ensure that they are
comfortable and
feel
ready for the session.
comfortable.
Say: Good morning,
everyone! I am
_____and I will be your
learning facilitator for
10 minutes this session.
Do: Present the title,
objectives, PPST and
outline of the session.

1-3
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1. Activity
ACTIVITY:
A selection will ● Do: Engage
be presented participants in an
interactive
25 minutes for the 4-6
activity to
participants to
introduce the
read. topic.
● Say: “Let’s start
with a fun
activity to get us
thinking about
main ideas and
themes. I’ll read
a short passage,
and I want you to
think about what
the main idea
might be.” interaction
● Activity: Read
the following
passage aloud:

● Passage:Adelie
penguins are
adorable. These
are the penguins
that are shown in
most pictures of
penguins. Adelies
look like little
bowling pins
Handouts
wearing tuxedos.
They live in large
groups in the
south polar
regions. At times
they can be very
funny. It is often
enjoyable to
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watch them as Sharing

they swim or
slide in the snow
on their bellies
● Task: Ask
participants to
discuss in pairs
and identify the
main idea of the
passage.
Sharing

feedbacking

Worksheet

Interaction

Rubric
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7-10
ANALYSIS: Analysis
25 minutes Processing ● Do: Guide
the answers participants in
of the analyzing the
participants passage to
identify
supporting
details and the
main idea.
● Say: “Now, let’s
analyze the
passage
together. What
details support
the main idea
about the
different types
penguins?What is
being said about
the person, thing,
or idea (the
topic)?”

● Activity: Group
discussion
○ Task:
Participant
s share
their
thoughts
on the
supporting
details and
how they
reinforce
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the main
idea.
○ Example
Analysis:
Supporting Details:
Unique traditions,
foods, festivals,
neighborhoods
like Chinatown,
Little Italy, and
Harlem, diverse
cuisines, cultural
celebrations.
Main Idea: The
diversity of
cultures in New
York City makes it
an interesting
place.

11-20
Abstraction
ABSTRACTION
Do: Help participants
Discussion on abstract the concept
the topic will be of identifying the
done. Question main idea and theme
and answer will from the specific
also be example.
35 minutes conducted. ● Say: “Let’s take
what we’ve
learned from this
passage and
apply it to
understanding
how to identify
the main idea
and theme in any
text.”
● Activity:
Concept mapping
○ Task: Create a
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concept map that

outlines the steps to
identify the main
idea and theme.
○ Steps:
1. Read the passage
carefully.
2. Identify the topic
of the passage.
3. Look for the
central message or
point (main idea).
4. Identify supporting
details that
reinforce the main
idea.
5. Determine the
underlying
message or lesson
(theme).
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APPLICATION
4. Application
40 minutes Making use of
graphic Do: Provide
21-24
organizer as a opportunities
tool in getting for participants
the main idea to apply the
of a selection
concepts to new
texts.
● Say: “Now, let’s
apply what we’ve
learned to a new
passage. I’ll give
you a story, and I
want you to
identify the main
idea, supporting
details, and
theme.”
● Activity:
Practical exercise
○ Task: Read the
following story
and complete
the worksheet.
○ Story: “Tommy
loved exploring
the forest
behind his
house. One
day, as he was
wandering
through the tall
trees, he
stumbled upon
a hidden cave.
Inside, he found
a chest filled
with ancient
artifacts and a
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mysterious
map.
Excitement
bubbled inside
him as he
realized he had
discovered a
treasure hidden
for years. With
the map in
hand, Tommy
set off on a
thrilling
adventure to
Conclusion uncover the
and long-lost
Reflection treasure.
10 minutes
∙ Summarize
the key
takeaways
from the
session.