4.SS.21.B
Incorporate main and supporting ideas in verbal and written communication.
Grade 4 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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main ideasupporting ideasverbal communicationwritten communication
Skills
- identify (main and supporting ideas in social studies content) #dok2
- incorporate (main and supporting ideas in verbal communication) #dok3
- incorporate (main and supporting ideas in written communication) #dok3
- organize (information into main and supporting ideas) #dok2
- explain (the relationship between main and supporting ideas) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify the main idea in a social studies topic or text. #dok2
- I can identify supporting ideas that relate to the main idea. #dok2
- I can organize information by separating main ideas from supporting ideas. #dok2
- I can incorporate main and supporting ideas when speaking about a social studies topic. #dok3
- I can incorporate main and supporting ideas when writing about a social studies topic. #dok3
- I can explain how supporting ideas help show the importance of a main idea in my communication. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Clear communication requires organizing information with a main idea and supporting details.
- Both verbal and written communication are strengthened when main and supporting ideas are included.
Essential Questions
- How do I determine the main idea in a social studies topic or text?
- Why is it important to include both main and supporting ideas when communicating?
- In what ways do supporting ideas help explain or clarify the main idea?
- How can I effectively organize my thoughts when speaking or writing about social studies topics?
- What strategies can I use to ensure I have included both main and supporting ideas in my communication?