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Identifying Main Ideas and Details

Authored by Kelvin Rodriguez Martinez

English

9th Grade

CCSS covered

Identifying Main Ideas and Details
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the central idea of a text?

The main theme or message conveyed by the text.

The list of characters in the text.

The setting of the text.

The author's biography.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a simple procedure to determine the central idea of a text?

Count the number of paragraphs in the text.

Identify the main topic and supporting details.

List all the adjectives used in the text.

Memorize the first sentence of each paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a central idea typically emerge in a text?

Through the use of complex vocabulary.

By being repeated in every paragraph.

Through specific details and examples.

By being stated in the title.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes how a central idea is shaped and refined in a text?

By the author's use of punctuation.

Through the development of supporting details.

By the length of the text.

Through the use of footnotes.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an objective summary of a text?

A personal opinion about the text.

A brief restatement of the main points without personal bias.

A detailed analysis of each paragraph.

A list of all the characters in the text.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following steps is necessary to provide an objective summary of a text?

Include your personal opinion.

Focus on the main idea and key details.

Rewrite the text in your own words.

Count the number of words in the text.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Read the text thoroughly.

Write a summary of the text.

Count the number of sentences.

Highlight all the verbs.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

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