Central Idea Exit Ticket

The central idea of a text is the big idea, or the main idea, that readers should take away with them after reading the text.

• True

• False

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Reread paragraphs 5–8 in The Battle of the Alamo. Determine the central, or main, idea that is introduced for this nonfiction narrative story.

• Texians do not want to fight the Mexican Army.

• Texians will fight the Mexican Army to try and gain their independence from Mexico.

• Texians do not want to try and gain their independence from Mexico.

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The central idea is supported by details, such as facts, examples, and descriptions.

• False

• True

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Reread page 299 in The Battle of the Alamo. 2. Consider the central, or main, idea as you answer this question. What are some of the hardest decisions that the people inside the Alamo have to make?

• They do not have any tough decisions to make.

• They have to decide whether to stay and defend the Alamo and other Texians, in the fight for independence from Mexico, or to leave, and save their own lives.

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What details on page 299 support the central, or main, idea?

• “No one frowns upon you. They respect your decision. Travis thanks you for your service.”

• As you enter the plaza, the bright sun warms your face.

• You hear the women in the sacristy softly talking.

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Readers do NOT need to evaluate details to determine key ideas of the Central Idea.

• True

• False

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