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History of Candy Canes Summarising (Middle)
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Overview:
A text-based activity where students identify the main idea and supporting details of a passage about the history of candy canes. Designed for students in years 3 and 4.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the main idea and supporting details in a text.
- Summarise information effectively by extracting key points.
- Develop reading comprehension and critical analysis skills.
How the Activity Works:
Students read a passage about the history of candy canes, focusing on their origins cultural significance, and how they evolved over time. They identify the main idea of the text and then extract supporting details that explain or expand on that main idea. This activity encourages students to practise summarising key information from nonfiction texts in a clear and concise manner.
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