Controlling Idea & Thesis

Explain the steps to identifying the Controlling Idea.

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.4.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.5.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.PSW.5B

TEKS.ELA.RI.4D

Which sentences support the controlling idea of the article? Select TWO answers.

Dolphins

Have you ever wondered how dolphins sleep while continuing to swim through the ocean? They actually sleep with one eye open! Dolphins, similar to humans, need up to eight hours of sleep per day. Research has shown that, similar to other sea life, dolphins have the ability to rest half of their brain at a time. They can remain swimming. By only shutting down half of their brain, they have the ability to continue to surface to breathe. This also allows them to watch out for potential predators. Great white sharks and tiger sharks may view a sleeping dolphin as a vulnerable target.

• They actually sleep with one eye open!

• Dolphins, similar to humans, need up to eight hours of sleep per day.

• They actually sleep with one eye open! Research has shown that, similar to other sea life, dolphins have the ability to rest half of their brain at a time.

• Great white sharks and tiger sharks may view a sleeping dolphin as a vulnerable target.

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TEKS.ELA.5.6G

TEKS.ELA.6.5G

TEKS.ELA.7.5G

TEKS.ELA.8.5G

TEKS.ELA.E3.4G

What is the controlling idea of the article? Support your answer with evidence from the article that is different than your answer above.

Dolphins Have you ever wondered how dolphins sleep while continuing to swim through the ocean? They actually sleep with one eye open! Dolphins, similar to humans, need up to eight hours of sleep per day. Research has shown that, similar to other sea life, dolphins have the ability to rest half of their brain at a time. They can remain swimming. By only shutting down half of their brain, they have the ability to continue to surface to breathe. This also allows them to watch out for potential predators. Great white sharks and tiger sharks may view a sleeping dolphin as a vulnerable target.

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.4.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.5.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.PSW.5B

TEKS.ELA.RI.4D

Explain what is the Controlling Idea.

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.4.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.5.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.PSW.5B

TEKS.ELA.RI.4D

The controlling idea of a nonfiction text needs to always be supported with...

• supporting details

• reliable authors

• the reader's opinion

• concluding sentences

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TEKS.ELA.4.10B

TEKS.ELA.5.10B

TEKS.ELA.6.9B

TEKS.ELA.7.9B

TEKS.ELA.8.9B

What is another word for supporting details used to identify the controlling idea of a text?

• text evidence

• climax

• type of conflict

• context clues

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TEKS.ELA.3.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.4.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.5.9D.I

TEKS.ELA.PSW.5B

TEKS.ELA.RI.4D

Individuals casting votes should be required as it is the very foundation of our democracy.

• Controlling Idea

• Thesis

• both

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

Standard dress should be required as it offers a sense of stability to focus on the academic priorities of the school.

• Controlling Idea

• Thesis

• both

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Technology offers the ability to enhance our daily lives in primarily positive ways.

• Controlling Idea

• Thesis

• Both

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.4

Explain what is the purpose of a Thesis Statement.

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CCSS.W.6.2A