Ideas

=Ideas =

The heart of the message; details, examples, information relevant to the topic

 * Clear main message, point, thesis, storyline[[image:doubleentrynotebook.jpg width="252" height="293" align="right"]]
 * Narrow, manageable topic
 * Rich, intriguing details
 * Insight
 * Knowledge from experience, research
 * Compelling, holds attention


 * Teaching the trait of Ideas**
 * Talk about where ideas come from
 * Model differences between generalities and good details
 * Read aloud from books with striking detail or strong imagery
 * Use questions to expand and clarify a main idea.


 * Double-Entry Notebook**
 * In the left column of the organizer, list observations about physical characteristics
 * In the right column, record deeper levels of observations; you may hypothesize its origin, age, purpose, etc.
 * Draw a line marking the end of your observations.

Student Samples
 * Stronger Than Weak
 * Weaker Than Strong

Rubric

Scoring Student Work

Activities to teach **Ideas**

Books for teaching **Ideas**

Additional Samples to Score for **Ideas**