Identifying Themes and Central Idea
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for information taken directly from the text to support a claim?
Back
Citing Textual Evidence
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the moral or lesson of a story called?
Back
Theme
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the central idea of a text represent?
Back
The main point of the story utilizing supportive details.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two types of central ideas?
Back
Stated and Implied
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a stated central idea and an implied central idea?
Back
A stated central idea is explicitly mentioned in the text, while an implied central idea is suggested through details and themes.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the theme of a story?
Back
By analyzing the characters, plot, and moral lessons presented.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does textual evidence play in understanding a central idea?
Back
Textual evidence supports and clarifies the central idea by providing specific examples from the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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