Teaching Central Idea Effectively

What is a common mistake students make when asked about the central idea?

• They list the characters.

• They summarize the text.

• They give a broad theme.

• They provide a detailed explanation.

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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 tool does the teacher use to help students formulate a class definition of central idea?

• Quiz

• Whiteboard

• Google Jamboard

• Textbook

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why is it important to give students a purpose while reading?

• To test their understanding

• To make them read faster

• To keep them focused

• To improve their memory

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

What is the first step in reading for the central idea according to the teacher?

• Identifying the author's thesis

• Checking text features

• Summarizing each paragraph

• Discussing with peers

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What should students do after reading each section of the text?

• Read the next section immediately

• Jot down the big idea

• Take a short break

• Discuss with a partner

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

How does the teacher suggest students use their notes to find the central idea?

• By creating a mind map

• By writing a summary

• By filling out a graphic organizer

• By presenting to the class

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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 is included in the framework for writing a central idea statement?

• A list of all the sections in the text

• A detailed description of the main characters

• The historical context of the article

• The title of the article and a summary

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What action words might students use in their central idea statements?

• Argue, claim, refute

• Describe, explain, discuss

• Analyze, compare, contrast

• Predict, conclude, infer

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the teacher use to help students visualize the central idea?

• A song

• A video presentation

• A dance routine

• A graphic organizer

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the ultimate goal of teaching students how to find the central idea?

• To enable structured responses

• To prepare them for tests

• To improve their reading skills

• To encourage creative writing

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2