central idea

What is central idea?

Let's take a look at some non-fiction texts.

Multiple Choice

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

• Viruses spread from person to person.

• Viruses are deadly.

Multiple Choice

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

• You should only wash your hands before eating.

• You should wash your hands often.

Multiple Choice

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

• eating healthy is important

• Eating healthy can be bad for you.

Multiple Choice

What is the central idea of this paragraph?

• When you exercise outside you can get sick.

• Exercising can help you stay healthy.

Multiple Select

What topics did the author write about?

• What the coronavirus is

• How the virus spreads

• Washing your hands keeps you clean

• Eating healthy is important

• Exercising keeps you healthy

Open Ended

The author wrote about the coronavirus, how it spreads, the importance of washing your hands, eating healthy and exercising. What do you think the author is trying to teach us by writing about all of these topics?