Read the passage labeled number 2 starting on p. 473 in your text. As you read, either use the Two Column Note (see directions on how to create a table below these directions) or the Spider Web graphic organizer to identify the main idea and supporting details for this passage. A blank template is included in the Unit 8 Readings section (located on the left nav.) for the Spider Web graphic organizer. Post this graphic organizer or Two Column Note table in the dropbox as an attachment identifying the main idea and supporting details.

Then write an analytical text summary (5-7 sentences) that includes the key information of the passage and post this as well in the dropbox.
I perfer to use the two column note:
Here is the reading from the text:
Students indicate that learning can be divided into two categories: incidental learning and intentional learning. Incidental learning takes place by chance; there is no clearly define intention to learn. For eaxmple, a student wanting to check if he knows the first sixteen presidents of the United States may ask a friend to listen while they are named. During the recitation, the friend may, by chance, also learns the names of the sixteens presidents. Intentional learning occurs when a clearly defined purpose exist from the very beginning. For example, a student may sit down with a list of the fifty states and their capitals because she needs to learn them for a test. Current research suggests that intentional learning is more effective because it stays with us over time.

What did you find to be the main idea?

What are the supporting ideas?

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To identify the main idea and supporting details in this passage, we can use the Two Column Note method. Create a table with two columns: one for the main idea and the other for supporting details.

In the main idea column, write "Types of learning: Incidental and Intentional". In the supporting details column, write "Incidental learning - learning by chance, no intention to learn", "Example: learning the names of the first sixteen presidents of the United States", "Intentional learning - learning with a clear purpose", "Example: learning the fifty states and their capitals for a test", "Research suggests intentional learning is more effective".

For the analytical text summary, we can summarize the key information from the passage. Here is an example:

The passage discusses two types of learning: incidental learning and intentional learning. Incidental learning happens by chance, without a clear intention to learn. An example is when a student wants to check if they know the first sixteen presidents of the United States, and their friend learns the names as well during the recitation. On the other hand, intentional learning occurs when there is a clear purpose from the beginning. For instance, a student may study the fifty states and their capitals for a test. Current research indicates that intentional learning is more effective as it stays with us over time.

Remember to attach the graphic organizer or Two Column Note table and the summary to the dropbox as instructed.