Learning Objectives By the end of this period

Learning Objectives By the end of this period, we will be able to 1. identify and write the main idea of the text; 2. recall reading strategies to build understanding; 3. summarize the reading strategies in the poster. 初中英语

Why do we read? We read for many reasons. To relax, to enjoy, to learn, to forget. . . 初中英语

Why do we read? We read for many reasons. To relax, to enjoy, to learn, to forget. . . How do we read? We need reading strategies to build up our understanding. . 初中英语

What is the main idea of a text ? The main idea tells what the story or paragraph (文段) is mostly about. When we get the main idea (主旨大意), we understand the story or paragraph. 初中英语

What is the main idea of the text in Unit 4 ? I’m Kate, and my sister is Gina. I’m tidy, but Gina is not. In our room, my books are in the bookcase. Gina’s books are everywhere — on her bed, on the sofa and under the chair. . . 初中英语

What is the main idea of a text ? main idea (主旨大意 ) What a story or article is about. 初中英语

What is the main idea of a text ? main idea (主旨大意 ) What a story or article is about. supporting detail(细节支撑) The added information (添加信息) that tells more about, explains ( 解释), or describes (描述) the main idea. 初中英语

What is the main idea of a text ? main idea 初中英语 supporting detail

Which sentence is the main idea? Which sentences are the supporting details? 1. They give their babies milk. 2. Kittens (小猫) sleep with their mothers to stay warm (保暖). 3. Mother cats take very good care of (爱护) their kittens. 初中英语

Which sentence is the main idea? Which sentences are the supporting details? Main idea: Supporting details: 初中英语

Which sentence is the main idea? Which sentences are the supporting details? Main idea: Mother cats take very good care of their kittens. Supporting details: They give their babies milk. Kittens sleep with their mothers to stay warm. 初中英语

Find the main idea Scott has a busy day. He needs to write a report, answer the phone and check (检查) his emails. His boss (老板) often comes by and drops off some papers (放下一些文件). At noon, he quickly eats his lunch. When he returns to his desk, he checks his messages and gets back to work. 初中英语

Find the main idea What is the main idea? 1. Scott eats his lunch after work. 2. Scott has a very busy day. 初中英语

Find the main idea Scott has a busy day. He needs to write a report, answer the phone and check (检查) his emails. His boss (老板) often comes by and drops off some papers (放下一些文件). At noon, he quickly eats his lunch. When he returns to his desk, he checks his messages and gets back to work. 初中英语

Find the main idea What is the main idea? 1. Scott eats his lunch after work. 2. Scott has a very busy day. 初中英语

Main idea: Scott has a busy day. Supporting details: He needs to write a report, answer the phone and check his emails. His boss comes by and drops off some papers. At noon, he quickly eats his lunch. He checks his messages and gets back to work. 初中英语

Find the main idea Susie throws the Frisbee for her dog Floppy. The Frisbee lands in a tall tree. It is stuck in the branches (困在树枝上). Floppy barks and barks (吠). Then a gust of wind (一阵风) blows the Frisbee loose (松动的). Floppy finally catches (抓住) the Frisbee. Floppy and Frisbee 初中英语

Find the main idea What is the main idea? 1. Floppy barks at branches in the tree. 2. Floppy is excited to play fetch with his toy. To go to another place to get something and bring it back. 初中英语

Find the main idea Susie throws the Frisbee for her dog Floppy. The Frisbee lands in a tall tree. It is stuck in the branches (困在树枝上). Floppy barks and barks (吠). Then a gust of wind (一阵风) blows the Frisbee loose (松动的). Floppy finally catches (抓住) the Frisbee. Floppy and Frisbee 初中英语

Find the main idea What is the main idea? 1. Floppy barks at branches in the tree. 2. Floppy is excited to play fetch with his toy. 初中英语

Reflection (反思) How do we summarize the main idea? 1. Read the paragraph. 2. Read the first sentence. 3. Read each sentence to see how they relate. 4. Consider the emotion (情感). 初中英语

Summary of finding the main idea 1. The stated main idea (The first sentence of the paragraph in many cases). 2. The implied main idea (We must figure it out by looking at all the details (细节) and seeing how they relate(关联). 初中英语

What is the main idea of the passage? 初中英语

What are the family names? Earnshaw, Linton, and Heathcliff are family names 初中英语

What is the main idea of the passage? You have a first name to tell who you are. You have a last name to tell who your family is. But a long, long time ago, people didn't have last names. They had to invent last names because there were too many Charlies, too many Roberts, and too many Lindas. People started to ask: Which Charlie? 初中英语

What is the main idea of the passage? So if a Charlie was a carpenter(木匠), he became Charlie Carpenter. If a Robert was a son of Peter, he became Robert Peterson. If a Linda lived near the woods, she became Linda Woods. This is the way that some last names started long, long ago. Do you know what your last name means? 初中英语

What is the main idea of the passage? 1. What is the main idea of the passage? 初中英语 Paragraph 1 ? Paragraph 2 ?

What is the main idea of the passage? You have a first name to tell who you are. You have a last name to tell who your family is. But a long, long time ago, people didn’t have last names. They had to invent last names because there were too many Charlies, too many Roberts, and too many Lindas. People started to ask: Which Charlie? 初中英语

What is the main idea of the passage? You have a first name to tell who you are. You have a last name to tell who your family is. But a long, long time ago, people didn’t have last names. They had to invent last names because there were too many Charlies, too many Roberts, and too many Lindas. People started to ask: Which Charlie? Why people had to invent last names. 初中英语

What is the main idea of the passage? So if a Charlie was a carpenter (木匠), he became Charlie Carpenter. If a Robert was a son of Peter, he became Robert Peterson. If a Linda lived near the woods, she became Linda Woods. This is the way that some last names started long, long ago. Do you know what your last name means? 初中英语

Sentence 1. Charlie Carpenter Sentence 2. Robert Peterson Sentence 3. Linda Woods 初中英语 Sentence 4. This is the way that some last names started long, long ago.

What is the main idea of the passage? So if a Charlie was a carpenter (木匠), he became Charlie Carpenter. If a Robert was a son of Peter, he became Robert Peterson. If a Linda lived near the woods, she became Linda Woods. This is the way that some last names started long, long ago. Do you know what your last name means? How last names started. 初中英语

What is the main idea of the passage? Paragraph 1 Why people had to invent last names. Main idea Paragraph 2 How last names started. It’s mainly about why and how last names started. 初中英语

Summary • Activate prior knowledge. 激活已有知识。 What are the family names? 初中英语

Summary • Use the context clues. 使用上下文线索。 But a long, long time ago, people didn’t have last names. They had to invent names because there were too many Charlies. . . 初中英语

Summary • Infer meaning. 推断意义。 So if a Charlie was a carpenter(木匠), he became Charlie Carpenter. If a Robert was a son of Peter, he became If a Linda lived near the woods, she became 初中英语 . .

Summary • Use Graphic organizers. 使用图形组织器。初中英语

Reading strategies to help you build your understanding about a passage • Activate prior knowledge • Use context clues • Infer meaning • Locate key words • Use Graphic Organizers 初中英语

Homework 1. Finish the students’ plan. 2. Summarize the strategies (总结策略) to build your understanding about a passage in your poster. 初中英语

Thank you ! 初中英语