Central Idea Practice

Central Idea Practice

Assessment

Flashcard

English

7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
RI.7.2, RI.1.1, RL.7.2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

Back

The central idea is what the text is mostly about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do supporting details do in a nonfiction text?

Back

Supporting details develop and explain the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a supporting detail?

Back

An example of a supporting detail is a fact or example that illustrates the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a detail that does NOT support the main idea?

Back

A detail that contradicts or does not relate to the main idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a concluding sentence?

Back

A concluding sentence summarizes the main idea and supporting details.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the central idea in a text?

Back

Look for repeated themes, key points, and the author's main argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a main idea and a supporting detail?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

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