Central Idea Vocabulary

Front

The Central Idea is always a ____________________.

Back

Complete Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What do we call the FIRST sentence of an informational paragraph?

Back

Topic Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

The CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text needs to always be supported with...

Back

Supporting details

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What vocab word is a direct quote OR paraphrase that provides details for the topic sentence?

Back

Supporting evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is a TOPIC of a NONFICTION text?

Back

The general subject (1-3 words) of the text.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is the purpose of a Topic Sentence?

Back

To introduce the main idea of a paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What are Supporting Details?

Back

Facts, examples, or descriptions that explain or prove the central idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is a Summary?

Back

A brief statement that gives the main points of a text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What is the difference between a Topic and a Central Idea?

Back

A Topic is a general subject, while a Central Idea is a complete thought about that subject.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

What is Supporting Evidence?

Back

Information that backs up the central idea or topic sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D