Central Idea - pretest

What does the term analyze mean?

• Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure

• a statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay

• the author's method of organizing text

• unbiased; no opinions

Define: Supporting Details

• The reason the author has for writing. ( Inform, persuade, express, & entertain)

• These are facts, statistics or explanations that help develop and support the central idea or topic.

• A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs.

• The most important or main idea of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about.

Define: Central Idea/Main idea

• particular and exact

• These are facts, statistics or explanations that help develop and support the central idea or topic.

• Get attention, thesis statement at the end, tells what your topic is, how you feel about the topic and the main points of the essay.

• The most important or main idea of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about.

What is the difference between central idea and main idea?

• They are the same thing because you are still looking at the main thing
• Main idea is different because there are more than one main idea

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which word correctly matches the following definition: The most important point the author makes.

• Objective Summary

• Supporting Details

• Central Idea

• Topic

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which word correctly matches the following definition: Who or what the text is about.

• Central Idea

• Objective Summary

• Supporting Details

• Topic

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Which is the correct definition for the following vocabulary word: SUPPORTING DETAILS

• Based on or influenced by personal feelings

• A brief statement or account of the main points of something

• What or who the text is about

• Details that explain the central idea

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Most people think that gorillas are mean, but actually they are shy. It seems that such a huge animal with very large teeth would be aggressive. Hollywood movies help convey this image of the scary, ferocious gorilla. In fact, gorillas only attack if they are provoked. 
This author belives that:

• Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.
• Gorillas are mean animals
• Gorillas don't like other animals.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The Importance of Japan's Cherry Blossoms

In the northeastern United States, autumn is particularly colorful. Leaves change from green to red and orange, and many Americans take scenic fall foliage trips. In Japan, a similar phenomenon takes place in the spring. Cherry trees erupt in a shower of pink, and the entire country celebrates the arrival of sakura, or cherry blossoms. Though autumn leaves are admired in the United States, they are seen as just a pretty seasonal display. In Japan, on the other hand, cherry blossoms have much greater significance; the flowers are deeply rooted in Japan's culture and philosophy. Since as far back as the eighth century, sakura have symbolized change and beauty, new beginnings, and the circle of life. The blossoms have been celebrated in Japanese paintings, poems, and tea ceremonies for centuries.

• Americans appreciate the colorful leaves of fall, but the Japanese view the cherry blossoms of spring as part of their culture.

• Japan's spring cherry blossoms often serve as symbols of change or new beginnings in works of Japanese art or literature.

• Since as far back as the eighth century, sakura have symbolized change and beauty, new beginnings, and the circle of life.

• The blossoms have been celebrated in Japanese paintings, poems, and tea ceremonies for centuries.

Summarize this into one central idea sentence:

A penny for your thoughts? If it’s a 1943 copper penny, it could be worth as much as fifty thousand dollars. In 1943, most pennies were made out of steel since copper was needed for World War II, so the 1943 copper penny is ultra-rare. Another rarity is the 1955 double die penny. These pennies were mistakenly double stamped, so they have overlapping dates and letters. If it’s uncirculated, it’d easily fetch $25,000 at an auction. Now that’s a pretty penny.

• Now that's a pretty penny.

• Some pennies are rare others are worth money.

• Some pennies are made of steel.