Main Idea Part I
What is the main idea of the following paragraph?
Cockroaches, wasps, bees, spiders, and snakes—Charles Henry Turner studied critters that make most people’s skin crawl. By doing so, he answered questions about how these small animals behave.
Charles Henry Turner studied bugs.
What is the main idea of the following paragraph?
Today, chimps are in danger of dying out. Jane Goodall works to save them and their habitat. "The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves," Goodall says.
Jane Goodall works to save chimpanzees' habitat.
What are the four parts of a Toulmin argument?
Claim, Clarification, Evidence, and Warrant
Which sentence in the writing prompt is the most important? (Come underline on the board)
You have read “Superstar Scientists” about several people who contributed to science. Using details from the article, write an essay that states your opinion about which scientist made the most significant discovery in their scientific field. In your essay, be sure to explain how the scientists went about making their discoveries.
You have read “Superstar Scientists” about several people who contributed to science. Using details from the article, write an essay that states your opinion about which scientist made the most significant discovery in their scientific field. In your essay, be sure to explain how the scientists went about making their discoveries.
What is a stanza?
A group of lines in a poem; a paragraph for a poem
True or false: A passage can have more than one main idea.
True
Which Depth and Complexity Icon represents main idea?
The Big Idea
Underline the evidence in this Toulmin paragraph:
Jane Goodall’s research about chimpanzees was the most significant because it showed us valuable information about the intelligence of other animals. In the text it says, “Goodall discovered that chimps use tools, such as twigs, to "fish" for bugs. At the time, scientists thought only humans used tools.”
Jane Goodall’s research about chimpanzees was the most significant because it showed us valuable information about the intelligence of other animals. In the text it says, “Goodall discovered that chimps use tools, such as twigs, to "fish" for bugs. At the time, scientists thought only humans used tools.”
What are the three most important words in the prompt?
You have read “Superstar Scientists” about several people who contributed to science. Using details from the article, write an essay that states your opinion about which scientist made the most significant discovery in their scientific field. In your essay, be sure to explain how the scientists went about making their discoveries.
You have read “Superstar Scientists” about several people who contributed to science. Using details from the article, write an essay that states your opinion about which scientist made the most significant discovery in their scientific field. In your essay, be sure to explain how the scientists went about making their discoveries.
What are the four parts of a poetry summary?
Somebody, wanted, but, so
What is the most common part of a paragraph to find the main idea?
First sentence of a paragraph
Find the main idea of the following paragraph:
Hawking suffers from a disease that affects his muscles. He is almost fully paralyzed and must use a wheelchair. But his disability has not kept him from becoming one of the world’s most famous physicists. He was even featured as a character on The Simpsons!
What does a clarification do?
Adds details to the claim
Write the first sentence of a response to this prompt.
You have read “Superstar Scientists” about several people who contributed to science. Using details from the article, write an essay that states your opinion about which scientist made the most significant discovery in their scientific field. In your essay, be sure to explain how the scientists went about making their discoveries.
The most significant scientist's discovery was _____________________.
What is the mood of the following poem?
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Encouraged; receiving advice; warned; hopeful
Based on the following paragraph, what is the meaning of the term "Big Bang"?
Hawking is a professor at the University of Cambridge in Great Britain. His calculations helped support the theory that the universe began with a huge explosion known as the Big Bang. In that explosion, all of the elements that make up the universe came together to form the galaxies, planets, and stars.
the theory that the universe began with a huge explosion
What is the main idea of the following paragraph?
Kamen is best known for inventing the Segway, a kind of electric scooter that’s controlled by slight movements of the rider’s body. But the Segway isn’t his only cool invention. He’s also created wheelchairs that climb stairs.
Kamen has created two major inventions including the Segway.
How many of each part of the Toulmin are in each essay?
Claim - 1
Clarification - 3
Evidence - 3
Warrant - 3
Once you unpack the prompt, what is the next step of planning your essay?
Creating a planning chart and evidence chart
What are all 7 parts of poetry analysis that need to be written on your paper when you read a new poem?
Speaker, setting, mood; somebody, wanted, but, so
Find the main idea of the following paragraph:
What’s the deal with black holes? Just ask Stephen Hawking. He is a cosmologist, a scientist who attempts to answer questions about how the universe began. Those are big questions—but Hawking has come up with big answers.
Stephen Hawking asks and answers questions about the universe.
What is the main idea of the following paragraph?
AP/Wide World Photos; Jean-Marc Bouju
Jane Goodall at a sanctuary for chimpanzees in Kenya.
Chimpanzees are apes, and they are our closest relatives. And nobody knows that better than Jane Goodall.
As a young woman, Goodall went to the jungles of Tanzania, a country in Africa, to study chimpanzees. At first, the chimps ran away whenever she was nearby. Eventually, the chimps learned to trust her.
Goodall discovered that chimps use tools, such as twigs, to "fish" for bugs. At the time, scientists thought only humans used tools.
Today, chimps are in danger of dying out. She works to save them and their habitat. "The least I can do is speak out for those who cannot speak for themselves," Goodall says.
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Stephen Hawking
What’s the deal with black holes? Just ask Stephen Hawking. He is a cosmologist, a scientist who attempts to answer questions about how the universe began. Those are big questions—but Hawking has come up with big answers.
Hawking is a professor at the University of Cambridge in Great Britain. His calculations helped support the theory that the universe began with a huge explosion known as the Big Bang. In that explosion, all of the elements that make up the universe came together to form the galaxies, planets, and stars.
Hawking has also made many discoveries about black holes, objects at the centers of galaxies with gravity so strong that nothing can escape from them—not even light.
Hawking suffers from a disease that affects his muscles. He is almost fully paralyzed and must use a wheelchair. But his disability has not kept him from becoming one of the world’s most famous physicists. He was even featured as a character on The Simpsons!
Dean Kamen is a guy with ideas. He has invented all kinds of products, from medical machines to scooters. What do his inventions have in common? They improve people’s lives.
Kamen is best known for inventing the Segway, a kind of electric scooter that’s controlled by slight movements of the rider’s body. But the Segway isn’t his only cool invention. He’s also created wheelchairs that climb stairs.
Kamen’s inventions have made him rich. He is a strong supporter of science education. He started First, a robotics organization for high school students. He wants the next generation of students to be full of great inventors, too!
Some scientists make big discoveries in laboratories. Others change the world by writing a book. That’s exactly what Rachel Carson did.
Born in 1907 near Pittsburgh, Carson studied biology. She later worked as a writer and as a scientist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
While working at that agency, Carson learned about pesticides, chemicals sprayed on crops to kill insect pests. She became worried about DDT, a pesticide that was killing birds by weakening their eggshells.
In those days, few people thought about the effects that some chemicals had upon the environment. That changed in 1962, when Carson published her book, Silent Spring. The book describes how some chemicals were destroying the environment.
Thanks to Carson, the public started thinking more about how we should treat the natural world. In fact, the United States government banned the use of DDT in 1972.
Cockroaches, wasps, bees, spiders, and snakes—Charles Henry Turner studied critters that make most people’s skin crawl. By doing so, he answered questions about how these small animals behave.
Turner was born in 1867. It was a difficult time for many African Americans, but Turner didn’t let race hold him back. He became a successful and respected scientist.
While teaching high school in St. Louis, he experimented on plants and animals. Many of his subjects were bugs. He proved that honeybees can see colors and patterns, and that insects can hear!
Today, few people have heard of Turner. But Charles Abramson, a professor at Oklahoma State University, is trying to change that. He wrote a new book about Turner. "His story is inspiring," Abramson writes, "and continues to be inspiring more than 80 years after his death."
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Today, few people have heard of Turner. But Charles Abramson, a professor at Oklahoma State University, is trying to change that. He wrote a new book about Turner. "His story is inspiring," Abramson writes, "and continues to be inspiring more than 80 years after his death."
Charles Abramson wrote a book about Turner.
With the clarification and evidence shown, write a warrant.
Jane Goodall’s research about chimpanzees was the most significant because it showed us valuable information about the intelligence of other animals. In the text it says, “Goodall discovered that chimps use tools, such as twigs, to "fish" for bugs. At the time, scientists thought only humans used tools.”
-must answer the question WHY the evidence is important - why is it important to know about intelligence in other animals? What affect might this have on our lives?
Based on the prompt, fill in the blanks: Which ________ is the most ________?
Scientist's discovery; significant
What is the speaker of the following poem?
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
Someone giving advice; a wise person