Central Idea

Central Idea

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English

5th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central idea of a text?

Back

The central idea is what the text is mostly about.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the topic of a text?

Back

The topic is who or what a text is about.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Supporting details are facts or examples that help explain or prove the central idea.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is another term for supporting details?

Back

Text Evidence.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What question should you ask to find the central idea?

Back

What point is the author trying to make?

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize a text means to give a brief overview of the main points.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the central idea in a nonfiction text?

Back

Look for what the text is mostly about and the main points the author is making.

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