Project GRAD Houston
3000 Richmond, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77098
832-325-0325 (main)
Ann B. Stiles, Ed. D.
Executive Director
832-325-0467
Email
Summing It All Up
Grade Level: 3-5
Content area(s): ELA, Visual Arts
Classroom Time: One 45 minute periodPurpose: Identify summary through the words and illustrations as well as using strategies to select the
main idea
Skills Addressed
- ELA skill: Identifying the best summary and using strategies for selecting main idea
- Visual Arts Skill: Knowledge of structures and functions, choosing and evaluating subject matter,
symbols, and ideas, connecting visual arts to other disciplines
Supplies: Paper, pencil, handouts, internet access, and markers/colored pencils/crayonsProcess: Day One
The mission of Project GRAD is to ensure a quality public education for all students in economically disadvantaged communities so that high school and college graduation rates increase.