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Central Idea

Authored by Terri Eddy

Mathematics

5th Grade

CCSS covered

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Central Idea
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central idea of a story?

The color of the protagonist's shoes

The weather on the day of the story

The author's favorite food

Main point or theme that ties the plot, characters, and events together.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you identify the central idea of a passage?

Focus on the font style used in the passage

Look for the author's biography

Look for the main point or theme that ties together the key information presented in the text.

Count the number of characters in the passage

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

The central idea is always obvious

Understanding the central idea is irrelevant

It is important to understand the central idea of a text to comprehend the main message, themes, and arguments presented by the author.

It is better to focus on minor details

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can the central idea of a story change throughout the text?

Sometimes

Yes

No

Rarely

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some strategies to help determine the central idea of a text?

Only focusing on the author's biography

Counting the number of characters in the text

Identifying key themes, analyzing main points, looking for repeated ideas or phrases, summarizing main message

Ignoring the introduction and conclusion of the text

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what grade are students typically introduced to the concept of central idea?

5th or 6th grade

3rd or 4th grade

1st or 2nd grade

7th or 8th grade

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it essential for 6th-grade students to grasp the concept of central idea?

To master the art of juggling

To learn advanced calculus

To improve reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

To become a professional chef

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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