Implied Central Idea

Implied Central Idea

Key Word Strategy

Multiple Choice

What is the point the author is trying to make about swordfish?

• Swordfish will attack entire schools of fish

• Swordfish will fight for hours while hooked and have pulled some fishermen to their deaths

• A swordfish bill can cause severe infections

• Swordfish are aggressive, dangerous fish

Multiple Choice

What is the topic of the paragraph?

• Writer's block

• Writing and talking

• The writing process

• Rereading your writing

Multiple Choice

What point is the author trying to make?

• Writing is not easy

• There are various ways to deal with Writer's block

• Talking about what you are to write may help you break out of a writing snag

• Write easier sections of the paper first and come back later to a harder section.

Open Ended

What is the topic of this paragraph?

Open Ended

What is the implied central idea of this paragraph?

Multiple Select

Identify the list and addition words used in this paragraph. Select all that apply

• In addition

• negative

• another

• one

• ways