Central Idea & Summarizing | Use with Book Leave it to Abigail | 6th Grade

This week-long read-aloud unit focuses on teaching the central idea of a text and summarizing through the use of the book book Leave It to Abigail!!, by Barb Rosenstock. You will need a copy of this book for use throughout the unit. You may be able to find a read aloud of the book on YouTube.

The student pages are designed to be used in interactive notebooks, but can also be used as printables.

This unit is available as a printable PDF and as a digital version using Google Slides.

Unit Includes:

• Teacher Directions
• Pacing Guide
• Interactive Notebook Pages
• Assessment
• Sample Work
• Digital Version

STANDARDS:

SIXTH GRADE

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2
  Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3
  Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).

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