Make teaching main idea and supporting details easy and engaging with this complete Grade 2 Reading Mini-Lesson Pack! Designed for busy teachers, this ready-to-use resource includes everything you need to introduce, model, and practice main idea in just one lesson.
 
Step-by-Step Lesson Plan – with introduction, guided practice, independent practice and closing activity
Printable Anchor Chart – visual support to help students remember what main idea means; complete with your students during the lesson
Guided Practice Passages – short, kid-friendly text for modeling main idea and supporting details
Independent Practice Worksheet – passage with questions for students to try on their own
Closing Activity - engaging closing to the mini lesson where students have the opportunity to share their thinking
Answer Keys – quick reference for easy grading
 
How to Use:
Perfect for whole-group instruction, or small group practice
Can be used as a stand alone mini-lesson or as part of a larger reading unit
Works great for review, intervention, or test prep
 
Easy to follow instructions to leave for last minute subs or ease in preparing your sub plans
 
Why Teachers Love It:
✔ Saves you prep time
✔ Keeps students engaged with multiple activities
✔ Provides clear, step-by-step structure for teaching main idea