Nonfiction Central Idea and Summary Quiz

What is the difference between the main idea and supporting details in a nonfiction text?

• The main idea and supporting details are the same thing in a nonfiction text.

• The main idea is the central point or theme of a nonfiction text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to support the main idea.

• The main idea is a minor point or theme of a nonfiction text, while supporting details provide evidence or examples to support the main idea.

• The main idea is the evidence or examples provided in a nonfiction text, while supporting details are the central point or theme.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How can you identify the central idea in a nonfiction text?

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

• Pay attention to the length and structure of the paragraphs.

• Focus on the vocabulary and language used in the text.

• Look for the author's personal opinions and beliefs.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the purpose of summarizing nonfiction texts?

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

How can you find the main idea in paragraphs of a nonfiction text?

• Focus on the supporting details in the paragraph.

• Identify the central theme or topic of the text.

• Read the first and last sentences of the paragraph.

• Look for the most interesting sentence in the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why is it important to draw conclusions from nonfiction texts?

• To understand main ideas, make inferences, and evaluate credibility.

• To entertain readers, create suspense, and develop plot.

• To memorize facts, summarize information, and compare texts.

• To find hidden meanings, analyze characters, and predict outcomes.

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of the following is an example of a supporting detail in a nonfiction text?

• Including personal opinions

• Presenting counterarguments

• Describing the author's background

• Providing statistics to support a claim

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following strategies can help you identify the central idea in a nonfiction text?

• Skip the headings and subheadings and only read the key supporting details

• Analyze the title, headings, subheadings, first and last paragraphs, and key supporting details

• Read the text quickly without paying attention to the details

• Focus only on the first paragraph of the text

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What should be included in a summary of a nonfiction text?

• Opinions and personal anecdotes

• Fictional elements

• Main ideas and key points

• Irrelevant details

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Which of the following is a clue that can help you find the main idea in a paragraph of a nonfiction text?

• Transition words

• Topic sentence

• Supporting details

• Concluding sentence

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What can you infer from a nonfiction text?

• You can infer fictional information, make assumptions, and ignore the text.

• You can infer emotional responses, analyze literary devices, and predict the future.

• You can infer factual information, draw conclusions, and make connections between ideas.

• You can infer personal opinions, interpret metaphors, and imagine alternative scenarios.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5