Exploring Central Ideas in Edpuzzle

What is the purpose of a central idea in an informative essay?

• To summarize the most important information

• To entertain the reader

• To present the author's opinion

• To argue a point

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What does a central idea in informative writing typically lack?

• A summary

• Opinions

• Importance

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following is NOT a method to identify the central idea of an article?

• Reading the title

• Observing repeated information

• Analyzing the topic sentences

• Checking the author's credentials

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

How can the title of an article help in identifying the central idea?

• It provides background information

• It summarizes the entire article

• It draws attention to the main point

• It lists the authors involved

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What was the central idea of the COVID-19 article discussed in the video?

• Comparisons of COVID-19 to other diseases

• The need for more data to determine COVID-19's lethality

• Preventative measures against COVID-19

• The origins of COVID-19

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What was the central idea regarding the lethality of COVID-19 as discussed?

• It is less lethal than SARS

• It is highly lethal

• It is not lethal

• More data is needed to determine its lethality

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

At what age did Betty Reid Soskin become a park ranger?

• 100 years old

• 75 years old

• 85 years old

• 95 years old

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What historical aspect does Betty Reid Soskin emphasize through her work?

• The military strategies of WWII

• The design of national parks

• The diversity and untold stories of the WWII home front

• The role of women in park services

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What significant role did Betty Reid Soskin play at the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park?

• She was a visitor

• She funded the park

• She was a historian

• She was a consultant and park ranger

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What was a key contribution of Betty Reid Soskin at the historical park?

• She created new park uniforms

• She led the construction of new facilities

• She shared her personal stories to reclaim history

• She organized annual parades

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2