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Main Idea Reading Strategy | Video Lessons
A video lesson teaching students to summarise and identify the main idea of fiction and non-fiction texts.
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Milan: A Must-Visit City in Italy
Let's take a tour of Milan, Italy! Milan may not be the first choice when in Italy, but it's still worth the tour. It is the commercial center for business, banking, shopping, and fashion.
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#4 Summarize a Book with the 5W’s (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you how to summarize with the 5 W's as you read. This is a great way to help you understand what you are reading. I explain the purpose of summarizing and give you two examples. I even include a FREE workbook. I...
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Summarize a Scientific Text
A video entitled "Summarize a Scientific Text” which discusses how to identify the main idea and details of a scientific text.
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The 5 Types of Text Structure
Developing an informational text is like designing a building—if the structure is weak, it will not stand. A language arts video provides an overview of the five types of text structure. A catchy song and specific examples help give a...
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Find the Main Idea of a Section of Nonfiction Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to find the main idea of a section of text by anticipating the box and bullets structure as you read a new section. Login gives access to a slideshow and additional videos. [3:21]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Identify the Main Idea of a Nonfiction Text
In this lesson students will learn how to determine the main idea of an entire nonfiction text by synthesizing the main ideas of each section of the text. Login gives access to a slideshow and a student handout. [6:23]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Determine the Main Idea and Summarize a Nonfiction Text
In this lesson, you will learn how to determine the main idea and summarize what you have read by connecting ideas presented throughout the text. [7:16]