Central Idea and Details

What is the central idea of a text?

• The main point or theme of the text.

• The central idea is the background information of the text.

• The central idea is the supporting evidence of the text.

• The central idea is the conclusion of the text.

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How can you identify the central idea of a text?

• Count the number of paragraphs in the text.

• Analyze the main arguments, supporting details, and overall message of the text.

• Look for the author's name in the text.

• Identify the font style used in the text.

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What are supporting details in a text?

• Irrelevant information that does not support the main idea.

• General statements that are unrelated to the main idea.

• Opinions that contradict the main idea.

• Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or thesis statement.

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How do supporting details help to understand the central idea?

• Supporting details provide irrelevant information that distracts from the central idea.

• Supporting details contradict the central idea and confuse the reader.

• Supporting details are unnecessary and do not contribute to understanding the central idea.

• Supporting details provide evidence, examples, and explanations that help to clarify and reinforce the central idea.

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What is the difference between the central idea and details in a text?

• The central idea is the background information, while the details are the main events.

• The central idea and details are the same thing.

• The central idea is the supporting information, while the details are the main point or theme.

• The central idea is the main point or theme, while the details are the supporting information.

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Why is it important to cite textual evidence to support the central idea?

• Citing textual evidence is unnecessary and can be time-consuming.

• Citing textual evidence weakens the argument and makes it less credible.

• Citing textual evidence is only important for certain types of writing, not for the central idea.

• Citing textual evidence provides credibility and strengthens the argument.

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What are some ways to cite textual evidence in a text?

• Including irrelevant information

• Quoting the entire text

• Direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summarizing.

• Using personal opinions

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Explain how finding the central idea and supporting details can enhance your understanding of a text.

• By confusing the main idea and supporting details

• By providing a clear focus and structure

• By ignoring the main idea and focusing only on supporting details

• By not paying attention to the central idea and supporting details

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A ___________ is a restatement of the meaning of a text or passage using other words. 

• Paragraph

• Paraphrase

• Central Idea

• Dramatic Reading

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Select the supporting detail that doesn't fit.

Topic Sentence: Schools should eliminate summer vacation.

• Students will learn more and forget less if they have school all year.

• It costs too much money for school buildings to remain empty in the summer months.

• Year-round school can better prepare students for year-round work in the adult world.

• During summer classes, the school should be air-conditioned.

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