Central Idea Practice

Front

What is the definition of central idea in a text?

Back

The central idea is what the text is about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

Which sentence provides the strongest evidence to support the central idea?

Back

"Money changed hands, and the guards then let those people quietly through a small door to the side."

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What does it mean to support a central idea?

Back

To provide evidence or examples that reinforce the main point of the text.

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 example of a central idea?

Back

People were able to cross the border by bribing the guards.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

What is the purpose of evidence in a text?

Back

To support the central idea and make the argument stronger.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is a key characteristic of a strong central idea?

Back

It is clear, specific, and can be supported by evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Front

How can you identify the central idea of a passage?

Back

Look for repeated themes, key details, and the main point the author is trying to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What role do quotes play in supporting a central idea?

Back

Quotes provide direct evidence from the text that can validate the central 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 difference between a central idea and a supporting detail?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Why is it important to understand the central idea of a text?

Back

Understanding the central idea helps readers grasp the main message and purpose of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2