Lesson 7: Non-Essential Details

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Share a news story with the class.“The main idea of the article I read was that…”

“One detail that supported the main idea was…”

“Another detail that supported the main idea was…”

Vocabulary Matching

• Match the vocabulary word to its definition.• You may work independently or with a

partner.

Oral Presentations

• Discuss• Form Groups

GRUMPY CAT!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INscMGmhmX4

Internet meme: an idea that spreads from person to person on the Internet

New Meme Based on Grumpy Cat…

….GRUMPY GRANDMA!

Internet Fame Leads to Merchandising…

Summary of Grumpy Cat Article…

Details

• Grumpy Cat is owned by Tabatha Bundesen.

• Grumpy Cat’s real name is Tardar Sauce.

• Grumpy Cat representatives signed a deal with Nestle Purina PetCare’s Friskies brand to become the company’s spokescat.

• People love watching cat videos.

• Grumpy Cat also has a movie deal, a book on the New York Times bestseller list, and a branded coffee drink.

Copy these details onto your chart in order of most relevant to least relevant!

Have a good weekend!

• For homework, begin working with your group on the oral presentation.