Central Idea

What is the central idea of a text?

• What the text is mostly about

• The main topic of the text

• The supporting details in the text

• The conclusion of the text

How can you find the central idea of a text?

• By reading the topic sentence and last paragraph

• By skimming through the text

• By identifying the main points and supporting details

• Using the title and any subheadings

What are supporting details?

• The main ideas of a text

• The reasons or evidence that support the central idea

• The conclusion of a text

• The opinions of the author

Why are supporting details important?

• They help to summarize the text

• They provide additional information and evidence

• They are the main focus of the text

• They are not important in understanding the central idea

Which of the following is NOT a way to identify supporting details?

• Looking for specific examples or facts

• Identifying the main points of the text

• Analyzing the author's tone and mood

• Considering the author's purpose

What is the purpose of finding the central idea and supporting details?

• To summarize the text

• To understand the author's opinion

• To evaluate the credibility of the author

• To comprehend the main message and key points

Which of the following is an example of a supporting detail?

• The title of the text

• The main topic of the text

• A quote from an expert

• The author's personal opinion

What should you do if there are multiple supporting details in a text?

• Choose the one that sounds the most convincing

• Ignore them and focus on the main points

• Consider how they relate to the central idea

• Skip them and move on to the next paragraph

What is the difference between the central idea and the theme?

• There is no difference, they mean the same thing

• The central idea is the main topic, while the theme is the supporting detail

• The central idea is the main point, while the theme is the overall message

• The central idea is the conclusion, while the theme is the introduction