Central Idea

What is the central idea of a text?

• Central location of the text

• Primary character in the text

• Main point or theme of the text

• Date of publication of the text

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

How can you identify the central idea of a passage?

• Choose the first sentence as the central idea

• Look for the author's biography

• Count the number of characters in the passage

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

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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 better to focus on minor details instead

• It is important to understand the central idea of a text to grasp the main message, themes, and purpose of the content.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• No

• Rarely

• Always

• Yes

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What are some common ways authors convey the central idea of a text?

• Metaphors, foreshadowing, dialogue

• Flashbacks, setting description, conflict resolution

• Irony, alliteration, foreshadowing

• Symbolism, imagery, characterization, plot development, thematic statements

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How does the central idea differ from the main idea?

• The central idea is detailed and specific, while the main idea is broad and general.

• The central idea is the overarching theme, while the main idea is specific to a particular section.

• The central idea is always explicitly stated, while the main idea is implied.

• The central idea is specific to a particular section, while the main idea is the overarching theme.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Give an example of a central idea in a story you have read recently.

• An example of a central idea in a story I recently read is the importance of perseverance in overcoming challenges.

• The theme of friendship in the story

• The significance of the color blue in the story

• The role of technology in the story

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What strategies can you use to determine the central idea of a complex text?

• Analyze main points, identify recurring themes, summarize key arguments, consider author's purpose

• Skip reading the text and guess the central idea

• Look for the longest paragraph

• Count the number of pages

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Explain the relationship between supporting details and the central idea.

• Supporting details enhance and validate the central idea.

• Supporting details contradict the central idea.

• Supporting details are irrelevant to the central idea.

• Supporting details overshadow the central idea.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why is it necessary to analyze the central idea of a text before drawing conclusions?

• To confuse the reader with irrelevant information

• To ignore the main message and focus on minor details

• To ensure conclusions are well-informed and supported by the core message of the text.

• To make the text longer and more complex

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2