Central Idea

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea is the main point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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True or False: One supporting detail could change what your central idea says.

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True

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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True or False: You do not have to read all of the supporting details to determine the central idea.

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False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Which of the following is NOT a type of specific detail that could support the central idea? (points made, events, conversations, citations)

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Citations

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What does identifying the central idea of a text show?

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It shows that you understand the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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True or False: The central idea is directly tied to the author's main point or argument.

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True

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What are supporting details?

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Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the central idea.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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Why is it important to read supporting details?

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Reading supporting details helps you understand the context and depth of the central idea.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is an example of a supporting detail?

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An example of a supporting detail could be a statistic or a quote from an expert.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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How can you find the central idea in a text?

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You can find the central idea by looking for repeated themes, key points, and the author's purpose.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2