Identifying the Central Idea

What is the central idea in an informational text?

• The list of references used by the author.

• The main point or message conveyed by the author.

• A summary of all the minor details in the text.

• The biography of the author.

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Where can the central idea often be found in a text?

• Only in the introduction

• Only in the conclusion

• Throughout the text, including the introduction and conclusion

• Only in the footnotes

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What can support the central idea in a text?

• Examples and evidence.

• Unrelated anecdotes.

• Off-topic remarks.

• Citations only.

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Why is determining the central idea considered an essential skill for reading comprehension?

• It helps the reader focus on the most important information.

• It allows the reader to skip the introduction.

• It encourages the reader to ignore details.

• It instructs the reader to avoid the conclusion.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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To identify the central idea, you should pay attention to:

• Repeated words or phrases that signify the topic.

• The font style and size.

• The number of paragraphs.

• The images included in the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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Determining the author's purpose can aid in identifying the:

• Central idea.

• Number of pages in the text.

• Images and figures in the text.

• Publishing date of the text.

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CCSS.RI.7.9

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Summarizing the text into one or two sentences helps in:

• Identifying the minor details.

• Pointing out grammatical errors.

• Recognizing the central idea.

• Identifying the type of fonts used.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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In some cases, the central idea:

• Is explicitly stated in every paragraph.

• Must be inferred from the details provided.

• Can be found only in the bibliography section.

• Is highlighted in bold text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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What can repeated words or phrases in a text often indicate?

• The central idea.

• The author's literary preferences.

• The grammatical errors in the text.

• The complexity level of the text.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

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While determining the central idea, why is it advised to look for supporting details?

• To find errors and discrepancies.

• To better understand the main idea.

• To gather unrelated information.

• To focus only on the visuals in the text.

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