Central Idea and Signposts

What is the central idea of a text?

• The main point

• All of the details

What will give you a major clue about the central idea of the text?

• its title

• reading the introduction

• noticing what the details describe

• all of these

Why do you need to figure out a central idea?

• So you can understand the purpose of a text.

• You actually should just memorize every detail.

Which of the following BEST describes a central idea?

• a question

• a summary sentence

• poem

• vocabulary

Current polls show President Trump with 42% favorability and Joe Biden at 56%. Only 2% of people polled declared undecided. What signpost is this?

• quoted words

• word gaps

• numbers and statistics

• contrast and contradictions

Which of the following is a FACT?

• Tornadoes happen in Wisconsin.
• Spaghetti is delicious!
• Gas is $2.49.
• Flip flops are comfortable.

Which of the following is an OPINION?

• Hawaii was the 50th state to be added to the U.S.A.
• Wisconsin is known for cheese.
• Summerfest is the largest music festival in the world.
• People who wear fannypacks look ridiculous.

Why do you need to know the difference between fact and opinion when you are reading?

• It is important to know if information is going to be fair.
• Opinions are never right.
• Texts don't usually have opinions.
• It doesn't matter.

One one hand, having pets in the classroom helps motivate and encourage learning. On the other hand, it is very bad for animals and focus. Which signpost is this?

• word gaps

• absolute or extreme language

• contrasts and contradictions

• numbers and statistics

You should never do that!!!! This is an example of what signpost?

• numbers and statistics

• extreme or absolute language

• quoted words

• contrast or contradiction