Central Idea Quiz

What is the central idea of a text?

• The main point or theme that the author is trying to convey.

• The background information of a text.

• The conclusion of a text.

• The supporting details of a text.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Why is it important to identify the central idea of a text?

• To understand the main point or message of the text.

• To confuse the reader

• To ignore the author's intent

• To waste time and effort

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following is NOT a way to identify the central idea of a text? a) Look for repeated words or phrases b) Pay attention to the main idea of each paragraph c) Analyze the text features d) Summarize the text in your own words

• b. Identify the main idea of each sentence

• d. Paraphrase the text in your own words

• a. Look for repeated sentences or phrases

• c

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

What are text features?

• Characteristics or attributes of a text that help readers understand and analyze the content.

• Different fonts used in the text

• The number of pages in the text

• The color of the text

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Why are text features important in understanding the central idea of a text?

• Text features only distract readers from understanding the main idea of a text.

• Text features are only useful for understanding minor details in a text.

• Text features provide important clues and information about the main idea of a text.

• Text features are irrelevant in understanding the central idea of a text.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which of the following is NOT a text feature? a) Headings b) Bold or italicized words c) Pictures or illustrations d) Characters and setting

• d

• c) Pictures or illustrations

• b) Bold or italicized words

• a) Headings

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

How can text features help in identifying the central idea of a text?

• Text features can only be used to identify the central idea of a text if they are explicitly stated.

• Text features can only provide information about the author's background, not the central idea of a text.

• Text features provide clues about the main points or themes of the text.

• Text features are irrelevant in determining the central idea of a text.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

True or False: The central idea of a text can be found in the text features.

• True

• The central idea of a text is always stated in the introduction

• False

• The central idea of a text can only be found in the conclusion

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CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which of the following is an example of a text feature that can help identify the central idea? a) A title that summarizes the main idea b) A table of contents c) A glossary d) All of the above

• c) A bibliography

• b) An index

• d) All of the above.

• a) A subtitle that summarizes the main idea

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

What should you do if you are having trouble identifying the central idea of a text?

• Read the text multiple times, highlight key points, and look for recurring themes or ideas.

• Skim through the text quickly and guess the central idea.

• Ask someone else to identify the central idea for you.

• Give up and move on to another text.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2