Finding central idea and them exam study

What is the definition of a theme

• The authors reason for writing a story

• The location or time of the story

• A universal truth,lesson about life,or idea that the author wants to express

• The events that occur in the story

Witch of the following is NOT part of a summary

• Exact words from text

• Using your own words

• Including main ideas or events only

• Summary being shorter than than the text

Which of the following is an example of a THEME

• Cereal is the healthiest food you can eat

• You can severely break your leg by crossing the street

• Life is short make the most of it

• Carry your laptops with two handles at all times

A them should always be written as…….

• A brief summary of 5-8 sentences

• A phrase

• A sentence or statement

• One or two words

What text features can give you a clue of what the central idea is

• Title

• Sub headings

• All of these

• Headings

True or false

The goal in finding either central idea or theme is determine what

The author is trying to say

True or false

When determining either central idea, or theme is to determine what the

Author is trying to say

True or false

When determining central idea or theme you will have to make an inference

True or false

It is important to be able to separate the authors main ideas from his or her supporting details in order to determine central idea or to write a summary

First and last paragraphs or sentences in a paragraph

• Are important places to look to find central ideas

• All of the above

• Often include introductions and conclusion

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