By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

• Identify the central idea or theme in a literary or informational text.

• Cite supporting details that convey the central idea or theme.

• Summarize the text objectively.

2. Learning Activity: Text Detective (20 minutes)

• Distribute a short story or article.

• Students read individually or in pairs.

• As they read, they highlight or note:

  • What they think the central idea/theme is

  • 3–4 supporting details from the text

• After reading, students complete a worksheet:

  • What is the central idea or theme?

  • What details support it?

  • Write a 2–3 sentence summary of the text.