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his Intro to Main Idea and Supporting Details 2nd grade nonfiction reading unit has standards-based main topic lesson graphic organizer worksheets, Lexile reading comprehension passages, and other activities to use while you are teaching the standard RI.2.2. This standard asks students to find the main topic of a multi-paragraph text.
This is a great introduction to Main Idea. This covers the nonfiction skill of teaching second grade students how to find the main topic and support with key details in a text.
What's Included in Your RI.2.2 Main Topic Unit:
- 4 Mini Lessons
- 7 Graphic Organizers
- 11 Lexile leveled Passages (levels listed below)
- 6 Interactive Pieces (for notebook or plain paper)
- 12 Task Cards for any text
- 1 Summative Assessment
- Answer Keys for certain lesson plan activities, all passages, and assessment
Lexile-Leveled Reading Passages Included:
The reading passages and assessments are professionally leveled by Lexile.
- Cleaning the House- 590L
- How Camels Survive- 570L
- Plants- 590L
- In the Ocean- 580L
- Getting Ready- 690L
- Hospitals- 590L
- 'Sit, Stay'- 540L
- Making Ice Cream- 540L
- Becoming Famous- 580L
- Making Better Choices- 520L
- Water Ahead- 680L
- Assessment Reading #1- 560L
- Assessment Reading #2- 550L
Skills Covered:
- Main topic
- Introduction to main idea
- Key details and supporting details
- Main Topics in Different Paragraphs
Standards Aligned:
- RI.2.2- Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
How Teachers Use This Resource:
- Whole-group reading instruction
- Guided reading and small groups
- Differentiation using Lexile levels
- Independent practice and centers
- Intervention and reteaching
- Test prep and assessment
Digital Included:
There are digital components included in this resource. The following pieces of this resource have a link to the Google Slides conversion.
- Passages
- Graphic organizers
- Assessment
What type of files are you getting?
- Printable PDF file
- Google Slides versions of passages, graphic organizers, and assessments
- Black-and-white pages for easy printing
Why Teachers LOVE This Resource
- Aligned with Common Core RI.2.2
- Designed specifically for 2nd grade readers
- Supports scaffolding and differentiation
- Easy to implement with minimal prep
Need Similar Resources for All 2nd Grade Standards?
This unit is part of a standards-based reading bundle.
Licensing:
This purchase is for one single classroom only.
If you're interested in sharing with other classrooms, make sure to buy the extra licenses for a discount through the TeachersPayTeachers tool. If you are interested in a site license, please contact me for a quote at jessica.L.tobin@gmail.com.
Main Topic, Main Idea and Supporting Details 2nd Grade Reading Passages RI.2.2
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Description
his Intro to Main Idea and Supporting Details 2nd grade nonfiction reading unit has standards-based main topic lesson graphic organizer worksheets, Lexile reading comprehension passages, and other activities to use while you are teaching the standard RI.2.2. This standard asks students to find the main topic of a multi-paragraph text.
This is a great introduction to Main Idea. This covers the nonfiction skill of teaching second grade students how to find the main topic and support with key details in a text.
What's Included in Your RI.2.2 Main Topic Unit:
- 4 Mini Lessons
- 7 Graphic Organizers
- 11 Lexile leveled Passages (levels listed below)
- 6 Interactive Pieces (for notebook or plain paper)
- 12 Task Cards for any text
- 1 Summative Assessment
- Answer Keys for certain lesson plan activities, all passages, and assessment
Lexile-Leveled Reading Passages Included:
The reading passages and assessments are professionally leveled by Lexile.
- Cleaning the House- 590L
- How Camels Survive- 570L
- Plants- 590L
- In the Ocean- 580L
- Getting Ready- 690L
- Hospitals- 590L
- 'Sit, Stay'- 540L
- Making Ice Cream- 540L
- Becoming Famous- 580L
- Making Better Choices- 520L
- Water Ahead- 680L
- Assessment Reading #1- 560L
- Assessment Reading #2- 550L
Skills Covered:
- Main topic
- Introduction to main idea
- Key details and supporting details
- Main Topics in Different Paragraphs
Standards Aligned:
- RI.2.2- Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
How Teachers Use This Resource:
- Whole-group reading instruction
- Guided reading and small groups
- Differentiation using Lexile levels
- Independent practice and centers
- Intervention and reteaching
- Test prep and assessment
Digital Included:
There are digital components included in this resource. The following pieces of this resource have a link to the Google Slides conversion.
- Passages
- Graphic organizers
- Assessment
What type of files are you getting?
- Printable PDF file
- Google Slides versions of passages, graphic organizers, and assessments
- Black-and-white pages for easy printing
Why Teachers LOVE This Resource
- Aligned with Common Core RI.2.2
- Designed specifically for 2nd grade readers
- Supports scaffolding and differentiation
- Easy to implement with minimal prep
Need Similar Resources for All 2nd Grade Standards?
This unit is part of a standards-based reading bundle.
Licensing:
This purchase is for one single classroom only.
If you're interested in sharing with other classrooms, make sure to buy the extra licenses for a discount through the TeachersPayTeachers tool. If you are interested in a site license, please contact me for a quote at jessica.L.tobin@gmail.com.







