Central Idea of an Informational Text

Informational Text- "Mariana Trench"

Central Idea

Multiple Select

Here is what you will need to complete this lesson.

• Click on the link to the informational text "Mariana Trench" in Google Classroom

  (It is under the date January 4, 2021)

• Once you have opened the informational text in HMH replay the text by clicking on the speaker button).

• Make sure that you have annotated the text "Mariana Trench"

Here is what we know about Central Idea

• Sometimes the author tells readers the central idea in a sentence.

• Most often, readers have to figure out the main, or central, idea.

• To determine the central, or main, idea, evaluate the details the author includes by asking, “Does this detail tell more about the central idea?”

In summary, the central idea what the text is about!

Make sure that you add this anchor chart to your RELA notes

Let's get to work on identifying the main idea!

• Don't forget please write complete sentences and spell check your work.

• Make sure that you have used your punctuation marks.

• Make sure you have a full sentence instead of a few words.

• **Please note that after completing this assignment it will give you 100% I will need to go in to check your work so the grade may change**

Open Ended

What is the main, or central, idea of the text on page 27?

Open Ended

Look at page 27. Evaluate and give two details that support the central idea.

Open Ended

Choose another section in Mariana Trench. Tell the central, or main, idea for that section. List at least two supporting details.