Deeper Understanding

Source: Classroom Information Cards (from my own selection)

Today, please read the assignment carefully. I will provide you with the Learning Intention and Criteria which you will glue onto the left-hand side of your Reading Log. You will complete the assignment this week in the classroom.

Learning Intention: I can identify the topic, main idea and write five supporting details.

Criteria: 1) Identify article’s topic

               2) Identify article’s main idea
              3) Record five details (short, accurate, keyword notes)
              4) Print neatly and accurately (e.g. spelling)

Below the Criteria, write the following headings and then complete the task (remember, this is all completed on the left-hand side of your notebook)

Topic:

Main Idea:

Details (notes, keywords) (* single space only)

Task Description:

1.    Choose a card from my selection

2.   Scan the article to get a quick idea of the content and record the topic (look at all the text features: headings, tables, side notes, pictures)

3.   Read the article carefully and record the main idea (do not record any notes the first time you read)

 

I look forward to reading about your chosen topic.

Love, Mrs. French

Rubric

MEANING
	Not Yet Meeting	Minimally Meeting	Fully Meeting	Heading Towards
Topic	- unclear	- clear - not accurate - too long	-  clear - accurate	- very clear
Main Idea	- does not make sense	- makes some sense	- makes sense - written using some of my own words	- logical -  makes sense and written in  my own words
Details (notes)	- are copied phrases or sentences - may support my main idea - inaccurate at times - many errors - less than 5	- sometimes use key words - some details about  main idea - some spelling correct - 5 details, accurate in part	- most key words - details about the main idea -  correct spelling - 5 accurate details	- key words only - strong details about main idea - all spelling and conventions correct - > 5 accurate details