Identifying Main Idea, Central Idea, and Thesis Statement-2.0

Read the sentence: "Exercise is important because it keeps your heart healthy, strengthens your muscles, and improves your mood."

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Thesis Statement

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the sentence: "Penguins are flightless birds that are excellent swimmers and live mostly in the Southern Hemisphere."

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Thesis Statement

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the passage: "The main message of the novel is that friendship and loyalty can help you overcome any obstacle."

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Thesis Statement

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the sentence: "This paragraph will explain the process of photosynthesis and how plants use sunlight to make food."

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Thesis Statement

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the sentence: "In this essay, I will discuss the benefits of volunteering and how it can positively impact both the community and the volunteer."

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Thesis Statement

Read the passage: "Throughout the article, the author emphasizes the importance of recycling to help protect the environment."

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Thesis Statement

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the sentence: "Cats are independent animals that can take care of themselves but still enjoy spending time with their owners."

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Thesis Statement

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Read the passage: "The book’s overall message is that believing in yourself can help you achieve your dreams."

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Thesis Statement

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the sentence: "My essay will argue that technology has both improved our lives and created new challenges."

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Thesis Statement

Read the sentence: "The Great Wall of China was built to protect against invaders and is a symbol of the strength of the Chinese empire."

• Main Idea

• Central Idea

• Thesis Statement

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2