Central Idea in Nonfiction texts

Which statement best expresses the main idea of the article?

• Chronic dehydration is a common problem that can be easily prevented.

• Thirst is a sign of dehydration.

• Dehydration can cause health issues.

• The symptoms of dehydration are commonly mistaken symptoms of other health issues.

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What is the primary purpose of the boxed information at the end of the article?

• To WARN the reader of the harmful effects of caffeine

• To EXPLAIN how fruit can help with hydration

• To GIVE advice for ways to stay hydrated

• To PROVIDE the key benefits of hydration

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Match the following

• a main point the author wants you to understand in a text

• supporting detail

• pieces of information that explain, define, or add to the central idea

• additional information

• ideas from that text that do not directly relate to the central idea

• central idea

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What is the central idea of the passage?

Millions of acres of tropical rainforest have been destroyed. Many animals and people lose their homes when the rain forest is cut down. Today, people are destroying the forests so quickly that the animals are unable to adapt. Many of these animals, such as the leopard, need miles and miles of untouched rain forest in order to live. Furthermore, as more of the rainforest is destroyed, the risk of air pollution and loss of oxygen increases.

• Leopards are losing their homes

• The destruction of the rain forest is harming humans and animals.

• The destruction of the rain forest is an interesting subject

• Forests provide oxygen for humans and animals

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What is the central idea of the passage?

Thomas Edison’s life span is known as “The age of Edison.” If it wasn’t for Thomas Edison, we might not have electric lights, telephones, movie cameras, or computers! Think of all the ways these great products affect our lives today. Edison held over 1,000 patents and received dozens of awards during his lifetime for his inventions and contributions to science.

• The light bulb was an important invention

• Thomas Edison was an important inventor

• Thomas Edison was an excellent student

• Creating inventions is a difficult process

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What is the central idea of the passage?

In 1969, Apollo 11’s successful landing on the moon was seen on TV all around the world. At last, men had walked on the moon for the first time ever! Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin became famous American heroes. This mission was a great achievement for the U.S. space program, and led to six more Apollo flights in the years to come. The mission's success also led to further deep space explorations by the United States and other countries around the world.

• Apollo 11’s landing was an important moment in history

• Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin are heroes

• People were surprised about Apollo 11's success

• Millions watched the Apollo 11 moon landing

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What is the central idea of the passage?

The law was not exactly fair in the Middle Ages in Europe. Back then, you could blame someone in your town for committing a crime. The “criminal” could then challenge you to a fight to prove his guilt or innocence. If you lost the fight, you were charged as a liar and the criminal was believed to be innocent. If you won, the criminal was believed to be guilty.

• Laws were unfair in the Middle Ages

• Fighting is a good way to decide guilt or innocence.

• Most people lied about crime in the Middle Ages.

• Those who were innocent of crimes often won

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Choose ALL that apply: Which of the following are TIPS that students can follow to determine the CENTRAL IDEA of a NONFICTION text?

• Ask yourself: What is this text mostly about?

• Look for: Words, terms, and details that are repeated throughout.

• Examine clues in: The title, photographs, captions, and subheadings

• Re-read: The beginning sentences of paragraphs for ideas introduced.

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What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

• What the text is MOSTLY about.

• A full paragraph SUMMARY of a text.

• The type of CONFLICT used throughout a text.

• The meaning of an unknown word/phrase.

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Choose TWO Which of the following are examples of NONFICTION texts?

• Diary of a Wimpy Kid

• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

• A newspaper article

• A social studies textbook

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