Reading Milestone Key Ideas and Details

Front

What is the central idea of a text?

Back

The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey to the reader.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

How does analyzing a text's central ideas help readers?

Back

It provides insight into the main points and messages, enhancing overall understanding.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is an inference in reading?

Back

An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Give an example of an inference that can be drawn from a text.

Back

The protagonist's feelings based on their actions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What does it mean to cite textual evidence?

Back

To quote directly from the text to support your analysis or argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

Why is citing textual evidence important?

Back

It strengthens your analysis by providing concrete support from the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What are interactions in a text?

Back

Interactions refer to the relationships and influences among different characters, events, and ideas.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How can you determine the theme of a text?

Back

By analyzing the central message or lesson that the author conveys.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What is the difference between a theme and a main idea?

Back

The theme is the underlying message or lesson, while the main idea is the primary point of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

What role do details play in understanding a text?

Back

Details support the central ideas and help to develop the overall meaning of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2