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Determining the Central Idea

Authored by Ausencio Delgado

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9th - 12th Grade

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Determining the Central Idea
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central idea of a piece of writing or speech?

The main point or message

The supporting details

The title and introduction

The key concept or purpose

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can readers determine the central idea of an informational text?

By summarizing the text in their own words

By looking for repeated words or phrases

By analyzing the title and introduction

All of the above

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some strategies to determine the central idea of an informational text?

Summarizing the text in your own words

Asking questions about the text

Analyzing the supporting details

All of the above

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What types of details can support the central idea in informational text?

Statistics, examples, anecdotes, and expert opinions

Definitions, descriptions, comparisons, and contrasts

Facts, opinions, emotions, and arguments

Causes, effects, solutions, and predictions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can statistics be used to support the central idea of an informational text?

To quantify the scope of a problem

To clarify abstract concepts

To personalize a topic

To provide expert opinions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a supporting detail that can clarify abstract concepts?

Statistics

Examples

Anecdotes

Expert opinions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can anecdotes support the central idea of an informational text?

By quantifying the scope of a problem

By clarifying abstract concepts

By personalizing a topic

By providing expert opinions

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