6th grade Central Idea/Character Change

What is the central idea of a text?

• The main character's name

• The most important point the author wants to convey

• The setting of the story

• The list of characters

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

Which of the following best describes character change?

• When a character stays the same throughout the story

• When a character learns a lesson or grows in some way

• When a character is introduced

• When a character leaves the story

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CCSS.RL.6.3

In a story, what often triggers a character's change?

• A new setting

• A significant event or conflict

• The author’s style

• The title of the book

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

Why is identifying the central idea important for understanding a text?

• It helps determine the book's length

• It provides a summary of the characters

• It explains the setting in detail

• It gives insight into the author's purpose and message

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

What can character change reveal about a theme in a story?

• It can show how characters feel about the setting

• It can highlight the main conflict

• It can help illustrate important lessons or messages

• It can indicate the author’s opinion

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

In an informational text, how can the central idea be identified?

• By reading the title only

• By looking for repeated ideas or themes throughout the text

• By focusing on the illustrations

• By summarizing the last paragraph

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CCSS.RI.6.2

Why might an author choose to show a character's change throughout a story?

• To make the plot more complicated

• To engage readers and illustrate themes

• To confuse the readers about the character's intentions

• To keep the character from achieving their goals

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.3

What does CER stand for

• Claim, Evidence, Restate

• Central Idea, Explain, Repeat

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

• Cite, Evidence, Respond

Which of the following is not a situation where a person would use CER?

• A response to a question about literature

• Stating your side of an argument

• When responding to science lab questions

• When writing a fictional story

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

True or false: A central idea can be one word such as "Love" or "Friendship".

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2