Mastering the WIN Strategy for Identifying Main Ideas

What does the 'W' in the WIN strategy stand for?

• Why

• Who or What

• When

• Where

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What does the 'I' in the WIN strategy stand for?

• Important

• Initial

• Include

• Identify

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

According to the WIN strategy, what should be done after identifying the 'who or what'?

• Start a new passage

• Conclude the analysis

• Find the important information

• Summarize the text

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

In the dolphin example, what is identified as the main topic?

• Animals

• Mammals

• Humans

• Dolphins

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What ability of dolphins is highlighted in the passage?

• Singing

• Problem-solving

• Swimming speed

• Flying

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How is the main idea about dolphins summarized?

• Dolphins are extremely intelligent.

• Dolphins live in all oceans.

• Dolphins are aquatic creatures.

• Dolphins are endangered species.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main topic of the second passage discussed?

• Sunlight

• Gardening

• Flowers

• Trees

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

Which of the following is NOT listed as a reason for flowers dying?

• Excessive watering

• Too much sunlight

• Being planted in the wrong location

• Improper care

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is the main idea of the flower passage as concluded in the video?

• Flowers require little care.

• Flowers need sunlight to survive.

• Flowers can grow anywhere.

• Flowers die for many reasons.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the final step in the WIN strategy for analyzing passages?

• Name the main idea in a few words

• Write a detailed summary

• Discuss the passage with others

• Re-read the passage

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10