Central Idea

Front

What are repeated words in a text important for?

Back

They may be a clue of what the central idea is.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Why are illustrations in a text important?

Back

They can offer clues to the central idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What is the central idea of a text?

Back

What the text is mostly about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

Is the central idea of a text always clear?

Back

False.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

How is summarizing a text related to the central idea?

Back

If a student is able to summarize a text, they understood most of the text including the central idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What does 'central idea' mean?

Back

The main point or message that the author wants to convey in a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is a clue in a text?

Back

A hint or piece of information that helps to understand the central idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

How can headings help in understanding a text?

Back

Headings can indicate the main topics and help identify the central idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

What role do keywords play in a text?

Back

Keywords can highlight important concepts and help identify the central idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Front

What is the difference between the central idea and supporting details?

Back

The central idea is the main point, while supporting details provide evidence or examples.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2