Central Idea Practice

Front

What is a topic?

Back

The general subject of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

The key points, examples, evidence to support or elaborate on the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the central idea of nonfiction text?

Back

What the text is mostly about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

What text features can give you a clue of what the main idea is?

Back

Title, Pictures, Headings, All of these.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Details from the text that develop the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the purpose of a title in a text?

Back

To give the reader an idea of the main topic or subject.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Front

How do headings help in understanding a text?

Back

They indicate the main ideas of different sections.

Front

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

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Why are examples important in a text?

Back

They help clarify and support the main idea.

Front

What role do pictures play in understanding a text?

Back

They provide visual context and can enhance comprehension.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5