Video 6: Narrative Language, Main Idea (REL Southeast)

The following video provides an example of a 1st grade class using three steps to determine the main idea from a picture or story. It can be used to model a lesson for developing reading comprehension. The resource is associated with the Professional Learning Communities Facilitator’s Guide for the What Works Clearinghouse practice guide Foundational Skills to Support Reading for Understanding in Kindergarten Through 3rd Grade.