Central Idea Theme

CENTRAL IDEA

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Multiple Choice

What is Central Idea?

• The setting of the story

• Where the story takes place

• What the selection/section is ,mostly about

• The problem in the story

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best states the central idea of the paragraph?

• A) Galileo continued to share his observations

• B) The church helped spread Galileo's ideas

• C) Galileo knew he would be punished for not following tradition

• D) Galileo was born a star.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best states the central idea of the paragraph?

• Galileo decided not to leave his house again

• Galileo went blind after he was condemned by the church

• Galileo was admired by many people

• The church punished Galileo for not following tradition

Multiple Choice

Which sentence best states the central idea of the paragraph?

• A) Everyone could see that the stars had left his eyes

• B) The church helped spread Galileo's ideas

• Galileo was punished for not following tradition

• Galileo was born in the city of Pisa

Poll

Did you understand today's lesson?

• Yes, I feel confident with central idea

• No, I need a little more practice