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Previewing the Text (AIR New Activity 1 for Determining the Main Idea)

AIR Additional Supports Help students determine what the text is about by asking students about the title.
AIR Instructions for Teachers Use the title of the text to help students understand what the text is about. Develop questions about the title that will help students connect the title with the text. Explain that underlined words in the text are defined to the right.
AIR Instructions for Students Use the title of the text to figure out what the text is about. The glossary will help you.
Title	Glossary
The title is Tackling Trash. Look at the definitions for tackle and trash. What do you think this article is about? [ALL] I think this article is about _____________________________. [EN, EM, TR]	tackle—try to solve something difficult trash—anything that is thrown away because it is not wanted

Enhancing Background Knowledge (AIR New Activity 2 for Determining the Main Idea)

AIR Additional Supports Have students look at a map and picture of the Mississippi and read a brief description of the river to build background knowledge. Show a short video clip about the river. Have students answer questions about the reading selection and video. Provide a glossary to offer additional support.