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How does John Moir develop the central idea of “The
Little Owls That Live Underground?”

In this lesson you will determine
how a central idea is developed by
listing details that validate the
author’s central idea.

Let’s Review • Author is John
Moir
• Nonfiction
Informational
Article
• Moir uses facts,
anecdotes, and
interviews to
convey his
message

Let’s Review
Good readers
determine the
central idea…
List details
Look for clear evidence
that validates the central
idea.

Core Lesson
Ask, “What is the central idea of the text?”1
2
Determine the 5Ws and the Funky H of the
central idea
3 Ask, “Which details strengthen my
central idea and how?”

Core Lesson What is the central idea?
The central idea is that
burrowing owls are unique
creatures, whose
environment and
livelihood can and should
be protected.

Core Lesson
Who?
• Jack Barclay --
conservationist
who bands owls
• Scientists and local
residents

Core Lesson
What?
• Abundant imperiled
species
• Owls face relocation
and habitat
destruction

Core Lesson
When?
• Written in 2010,
making it a current
problem
• Reference to 1989, it
has clearly been
ongoing

Core Lesson
Where?
• Can and do live
throughout North
America
• Frequently competing
with developers near
airport runways, etc.

Core Lesson
Why?
• Competing with
developers for habitat
• Owls face relocation
and habitat
destruction.

Core Lesson
How?
• Artificial burrows
• Coexistence at
landfills, airports, and
golf courses
• Just need developers
to agree

Core Lesson
creatures, whose
environment and
be protected.
5Ws + 1H
Which details support
my central idea?

Core Lesson Which details support
my central idea?
creatures, whose
environment and
be protected.
Why?
What?
How?

Core Lesson How does John Moir develop the
central idea in “The Little Owls
That Live Underground?”
In “The Little Owls That Live Underground,” John Moir
develops his central idea that burrowing owls can and should be
saved by providing a wealth of diverse evidence. Moir argues
that because the owls are imperiled we must take action to
save them. He then gives his reader the reason why they
should be saved—explaining that they are unique and
interesting. Finally, Moir gives multiple perspectives on how the
owls can be practically and easily saved.

Core Lesson
Ask, “What is the central idea of the text?1
2
Determine the details that develop the
central idea by finding the 5Ws and the
funky H
3 Ask, “Which details develop my central idea
and how?”

In this lesson you have determined how
a central idea is developed by listing
details that validate the author’s central
idea.

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