Identifying Central Ideas and Details

What is the central idea of a nonfiction text?

• The main point or message the author wants to convey

• The list of characters in the text

• The setting of the story

• The author's biography

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a supporting detail that helps identify the central idea?

• A quote from a character in the text

• A statistic that backs up the main point

• The author's name

• The title of the text

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

In a nonfiction text about climate change, what could be a central idea?

• The history of the internet

• The impact of climate change on polar bears

• The biography of a famous scientist

• The rules of a board game

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How can you identify the central idea in a paragraph?

• Look for repeated words or phrases

• Count the number of sentences

• Identify the longest sentence

• Find the paragraph with the most adjectives

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail?

• An example that illustrates the main point

• A fact that contradicts the central idea

• A statistic that supports the central idea

• A quote from an expert related to the topic

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Why are supporting details important in a nonfiction text?

• They provide entertainment

• They help clarify and explain the central idea

• They make the text longer

• They introduce new characters

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the first step in identifying the central idea of a text?

• Skim through the text quickly

• Read the title and headings

• Count the number of paragraphs

• Look at the pictures

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following sentences is most likely a supporting detail?

• "The main point of this article is..."

• "According to recent studies, 70% of..."

• "This is the central idea of the text."

• "The author concludes with..."

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What question should you ask to find the central idea of a text?

• What is the text mostly about?

• Who is the author?

• How many pages does the text have?

• What is the font size?

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How do supporting details enhance the understanding of the central idea?

• By providing background noise

• By offering evidence and examples

• By confusing the reader

• By making the text more colorful

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept