Unit 3 Part 2 Review

What does "paraphrase" mean?

• to rewrite a text in your own words

• to repeat another person's words exactly

• to tell the main idea

• to answer using RACE

What is a supporting detail?

• A supporting detail is the author's opinion

• Supporting details can also be called the main idea

• Supporting details are facts, quotes, paraphrases that back up the central idea

• Supporting details offer a different idea from the one's presented

What is an inference?

• An inference is a wild guess about an unknown word or topic

• An inference is the tone and mood of an article

• An inference is used to sway the reader to think like the author

• An inference is a guess based upon background knowledge and experience

What does "text structure" mean?

• The text structure is the organizational pattern of an article: compare/contrast, problem/ solution, cause/effect

• The text structure is how many paragraphs a paper is supposed to have to be complete

• The text structure is similar to sentence structure: simple sentences versus compound sentences

• The text structure refers to indentation, capitalization, and the correct spacing of a paper

What is the central idea?

Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or are bucked off of bulls at riding competitions, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business

• Being a clown isn't all fun and games.

• Rodeos are exciting.

• Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

• Clowns are good at riding bulls.

What is the central idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates.

• Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

• Soccer players learn how to control the ball so they can score.

• Soccer players learn how to dribble.

What is the central idea of the passage?

In training to be a knight, a person was expected to study hard and learn good manners. They were taught to play musical instruments, sing, and recite poetry. They also studied reading, writing, geometry, and strategy games. Another knight would then teach the person to shoot a bow and arrow, fight with a sword, and ride a horse. To say the least, knights had a well-rounded education.

• Knights learned a variety of subjects while training

• Knights were very talented individuals

• Knights were very hard working

• Sword fighting was the most important subject a knight learned

How can you determine the central idea of a passage?

• Look for the longest sentence in the passage

• Identify the main point or message that the author is trying to convey.

• Choose the first idea mentioned in the passage

• Focus on the minor details in the passage

Why is it important to identify the central idea of a text?

• To understand the main message or theme of the text.

• To ignore the main message and focus on minor details

• To confuse the reader

• To memorize every detail of the text

What are some strategies for analyzing the development of the central idea?

• Skipping the analysis and jumping to conclusions

• Ignoring key details and evidence

• Identifying key details, examining the author's purpose, and evaluating the evidence provided

• Guessing the author's purpose