Houston Baptist University

Department of Education and Kinesiology

Lesson Plan Format
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Subject: Reading

Grade Level: 2Nd

Unit: Organizing Information

Time Estimate: 30 Mins.

Topic: Main Idea and Details

Goal(s): The learner will organize information in a logical manner.

Objective(s): The learner will identify main idea and details in text.
TEKS: 2.14A
2.19D
Materials/Resources/Technology needs: Thanksgiving Turkey cut out, brain-pop,
computer, construction paper, glue, scissors, pencils, and markers.
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Instructional Procedures
Focusing Event: The teacher will model how to come up with details to the main idea,
using the main idea turkey.
Teaching/ Learning Procedures: Teacher will introduce Brain-pop instructional aid on
main idea. Teacher will write the main idea on the belly of the turkey. Teacher will think
aloud on coming up with the details to the main idea and write it on the feathers. As a
class, we will come up with 2 details that goes with the main idea. Teacher will generate
a list of main ideas for students to choose from on the board. Students will be given a
main idea turkey. Students will choose one main idea and write it on their turkey. They
will independently come up three to four details about the main idea. Students will cut
and paste the turkey onto construction paper.

Formative Check (ongoing or specific): Monitor participation and responses.

Reteach (alternative used as needed): Clarify directions and re-read as needed.
Closure: Ask students to explain what a main idea and detail is in their own words?

Assessment/Summative Evaluation: Student will work independently on organizing

details on their main idea turkey.
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Modifications/Notes:
Extended time, peer tutoring, reading assistance, preferential seating, verbal description
of information and check for understanding.