Central Idea

Central Idea

Assessment

Flashcard

English

9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RL.9-10.2, RI.8.2, RL.8.2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does identifying the central idea of a text show?

Back

It shows that you understand the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of specific detail that could support the central idea?

Back

Citations.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

True.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

False.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How is the central idea different from the theme?

Back

Central idea includes specific names and details from the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of 'central idea'?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do supporting details play in understanding the central idea?

Back

Supporting details provide evidence and examples that clarify and reinforce the central idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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