English Language Arts6-8
Reading Informational Text Choice Board
By Althea R.
This choice board is designed for 6th graders to practice identifying the main idea and key details in informational texts, aligning with North Carolina Standard RI6.2. It offers various activities to engage students with the reading passage.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this choice board as a 45-minute station rotation or independent work activity.
- Discussion question: How does identifying the main idea help you understand the author's purpose?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence frames or graphic organizers for students to complete.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask students to write a summary of the passage using their chosen activity as a guide.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
English Language Arts6-8
Reading Informational Text Choice Board
By Althea R.
This choice board is designed for 6th graders to practice identifying the main idea and key details in informational texts, aligning with North Carolina Standard RI6.2. It offers various activities to engage students with the reading passage.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this choice board as a 45-minute station rotation or independent work activity.
- Discussion question: How does identifying the main idea help you understand the author's purpose?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence frames or graphic organizers for students to complete.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask students to write a summary of the passage using their chosen activity as a guide.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.