1. Reading Informational Text 5.RI.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

2. Anticipatory Set Give directions with leaving out key details.

3. Input Main idea- what the text is about Key details- these details support the main idea by giving the reader additional information. Quote-a group of words taken directly from text.

4. Input When reading you should first find the main idea. Readers should ask “who, what, when, where, and why” to ask for key details about the main idea. After you find the main idea and key details, you have a better understanding of what the author is writing about. Not all paragraphs will be able to answer all the key questions.

5. Input When asked to specifically provide evidence from the text to support your answer you may have to use a quote.

6. Modeling Text In November 1752, at the age of 20, George Washington was appointed adjutant in the Virginia colonial militia, which involved the inspection, mustering, and regulation of various militia companies. In November 1753, he first gained public notice when he volunteered to carry a message from Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie to the French moving into the Ohio Valley, warning them to leave the territory, which was claimed by the British crown. Washington succeeded in the perilous wilderness journey and brought back an alarming message: The French intended to stay.Ohio. Questions What is the main idea? The main idea of this paragraph is about what contributions George Washington had on the French and Indian War.

7. Modeling Text In November 1752, at the age of 20, George Washington was appointed adjutant in the Virginia colonial militia, which involved the inspection, mustering, and regulation of various militia companies. In November 1753, he first gained public notice when he volunteered to carry a message from Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie to the French moving into the Ohio Valley, warning them to leave the territory, which was claimed by the British crown. Washington succeeded in the perilous wilderness journey and brought back an alarming message: The French intended to stay.Ohio. Questions Who is the paragraph about? The paragraph is about George Washington.

8. Modeling Text In November 1752, at the age of 20, George Washington was appointed adjutant in the Virginia colonial militia, which involved the inspection, mustering, and regulation of various militia companies. In November 1753, he first gained public notice when he volunteered to carry a message from Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie to the French moving into the Ohio Valley, warning them to leave the territory, which was claimed by the British crown. Washington succeeded in the perilous wilderness journey and brought back an alarming message: The French intended to stay.Ohio. Questions What did he do? George Washington carried a message warning the French to leave the territory, but carried back a message saying they were staying.

9. Modeling Text In November 1752, at the age of 20, George Washington was appointed adjutant in the Virginia colonial militia, which involved the inspection, mustering, and regulation of various militia companies. In November 1753, he first gained public notice when he volunteered to carry a message from Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie to the French moving into the Ohio Valley, warning them to leave the territory, which was claimed by the British crown. Washington succeeded in the perilous wilderness journey and brought back an alarming message: The French intended to stay.Ohio. Questions When and where did he do this? In November 1753 George Washington carried the message into the Ohio Valley.

10. Modeling Text In November 1752, at the age of 20, George Washington was appointed adjutant in the Virginia colonial militia, which involved the inspection, mustering, and regulation of various militia companies. In November 1753, he first gained public notice when he volunteered to carry a message from Virginia Governor Robert Dinwiddie to the French moving into the Ohio Valley, warning them to leave the territory, which was claimed by the British crown. Washington succeeded in the perilous wilderness journey and brought back an alarming message: The French intended to stay.Ohio Questions What is the main idea? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Who is the paragraph about? ________________________________ ________________________________ What did he do? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ When and where did he do this? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________

11. Checking For Understanding Text In October 1754, Washington resigned his commission in protest of the British underpayment of colonial offices and policy of making them subordinate to all British officers, regardless of rank. In early 1755, however, British General Edward Braddock and his army arrived to Virginia, and Washington agreed to serve as Braddock's personal aide- de-camp, with the courtesy title of colonel. The subsequent expedition against Fort Duquesne was a disaster, but Washington fought bravely and succeeded in bringing the survivors back after Braddock and 1,000 others were killed. Questions What is the main idea? The main idea is about Washington and Braddock working together.

12. Checking For Understanding Text In October 1754, Washington resigned his commission in protest of the British underpayment of colonial offices and policy of making them subordinate to all British officers, regardless of rank. In early 1755, however, British General Edward Braddock and his army arrived to Virginia, and Washington agreed to serve as Braddock's personal aide- de-camp, with the courtesy title of colonel. The subsequent expedition against Fort Duquesne was a disaster, but Washington fought bravely and succeeded in bringing the survivors back after Braddock and 1,000 others were killed. Questions Who is the paragraph about? The paragraph is about Washington and Braddock.

13. Checking For Understanding Text In October 1754, Washington resigned his commission in protest of the British underpayment of colonial offices and policy of making them subordinate to all British officers, regardless of rank. In early 1755, however, British General Edward Braddock and his army arrived to Virginia, and Washington agreed to serve as Braddock's personal aide- de-camp, with the courtesy title of colonel. The subsequent expedition against Fort Duquesne was a disaster, but Washington fought bravely and succeeded in bringing the survivors back after Braddock and 1,000 others were killed. Questions What did they do? Washington and Braddock worked together to fight the French.

14. Checking For Understanding Text In October 1754, Washington resigned his commission in protest of the British underpayment of colonial offices and policy of making them subordinate to all British officers, regardless of rank. In early 1755, however, British General Edward Braddock and his army arrived to Virginia, and Washington agreed to serve as Braddock's personal aide- de-camp, with the courtesy title of colonel. The subsequent expedition against Fort Duquesne was a disaster, but Washington fought bravely and succeeded in bringing the survivors back after Braddock and 1,000 others were killed. Questions When and where did they do this? In 1755 Washington and Braddock fought together at Fort Duquesne.

15. Checking For Understanding Text In October 1754, Washington resigned his commission in protest of the British underpayment of colonial offices and policy of making them subordinate to all British officers, regardless of rank. In early 1755, however, British General Edward Braddock and his army arrived to Virginia, and Washington agreed to serve as Braddock's personal aide- de-camp, with the courtesy title of colonel. The subsequent expedition against Fort Duquesne was a disaster, but Washington fought bravely and succeeded in bringing the survivors back after Braddock and 1,000 others were killed. Questions What is the main idea? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Who is the paragraph about? ________________________________ ________________________________ What did they do? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ When and where did they do this? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________

16. WKST # 1-4 Guided Practice WKST # 1-4

17. Guided Practice Text In August of 1763, after the French-Indian War, an Ottawa Indian chief named Pontiac went to other Indian chiefs along the Ohio River Valley to start a rebellion. He wanted to start a rebellion, because the British fur trappers and traders were on the land where the French and Indians lived. The British had moved the French off the land and the Indians didn't receive any more presents from the French. Questions What is the main idea? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Who is the paragraph about? ________________________________ ________________________________ What did he do? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ When and where did he do this? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________

18. Independent Practice Text On October 7, 1763, King George III issued a proclamation that forbade colonial settlement west of the Appalachian Mountains. In so doing, he hoped to placate Native Americans who had sided against him during the recently concluded Seven Years’ War. Enforcement was so weak, however, that it did very little to curb the westward flow of pioneers. Even prominent figures such as George Washington paid it no heed, except as a source of anti- British sentiment leading up to the American Revolution. Questions What is the main idea? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Who is the paragraph about? ________________________________ ________________________________ What did he do? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ When and where did he do this? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________

19. Homework Text In 1754 Franklin was selected to represent Pennsylvania at the Albany Congress, called to unite the colonies during the French and Indian War. At the congress, Franklin advanced his Albany Plan of Union, one of the first proposals to bring the colonies together under some form of central authority. The plan was adopted by the congress, but rejected by the colonial legislatures because they believed it encroached upon their powers. Questions What is the main idea? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ Who is the paragraph about? ________________________________ ________________________________ What did he do? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________ When and where did he do this? ________________________________ ________________________________ ________________________________