Explain how finding the central idea and supporting details can enhance your understanding of a text.

By providing a clear focus and structure

Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit. Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation. Options: Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year., It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months., Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world., During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.

During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph: When the teacher walks in, we are always ready for class. We don't talk when the teacher is talking, and we are always respectful. No one ever gets in trouble.

Our class is always well behaved.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph: When you bake cookies, you first have to make sure you have all the ingredients. Then you have to mix them together. Finally, you have to put them in the oven.

There are a few steps you must follow when making cookies.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph. Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds. Options: Some people like to read., There are many good things that can come from reading., Reading is only good if you want to do well in school., It is good to read a lot.

There are many good things that can come from reading.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph: Johnny has to spend twice as long on his math homework. Sometimes he gets the numbers mixed up, and he can't remember the formulas. He has to study and practice a lot to get good grades in math.

Math is Johnny's most difficult class.

Central Idea and Details

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ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2, ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central idea of a text?

Back

The main point or theme of the text.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the central idea of a text?

Back

Analyze the main arguments, supporting details, and overall message of the text.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are supporting details in a text?

Back

Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or thesis statement.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do supporting details help to understand the central idea?

Back

Supporting details provide evidence, examples, and explanations that help to clarify and reinforce the central idea.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between the central idea and details in a text?

Back

The central idea is the main point or theme, while the details are the supporting information.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to cite textual evidence to support the central idea?

Back

Citing textual evidence provides credibility and strengthens the argument.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some ways to cite textual evidence in a text?

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Direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1

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