Controlling Idea and Key Details
Authored by Katriska Orville
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the controlling idea in a text?
Supporting details
Main point or central theme
Background information
Summary or synopsis
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to identify the controlling idea in a text?
To understand the main point or theme of the text.
To analyze the structure and organization of the text.
To determine the author's purpose in writing the text.
To identify the supporting details in the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are key details in a text?
Irrelevant information that distracts from the main idea.
Opinions or personal anecdotes mentioned in the text.
General background information that is not directly related to the main idea.
Specific pieces of information that support the main idea or topic of the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you identify the key details in a text?
Look for keywords, phrases, and terms that are repeated throughout the text.
Focus on the introduction and conclusion paragraphs.
Pay attention to headings, subheadings, topic sentences, repeated information, and emphasized ideas.
Ignore any headings or subheadings and only read the body of the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the relationship between the controlling idea and key details in a text?
The controlling idea is a minor point, while key details are the main focus of the text.
The controlling idea is unrelated to the key details in a text.
The controlling idea and key details in a text have no relationship.
The controlling idea provides the main point or central theme, while key details support or explain the controlling idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do authors include key details in their writing?
To make the writing longer
To confuse the reader
To provide evidence and support for their main ideas or arguments.
To distract from the main ideas or arguments
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What strategies can be used to determine the controlling idea in a text?
Identify the supporting details, analyze the conclusion, and look for contradictory ideas.
Summarize the main points, identify the author's tone, and look for evidence to support the main idea.
Identify the main characters, analyze the setting, and look for key events.
Analyze the main topic, identify the central argument, and look for recurring ideas.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
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