Exploring the Central Idea in Texts

What does a central idea in a text represent?

• A detailed analysis of the text

• The main point the author is trying to convey

• A list of characters in the story

• A brief summary of the text

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

What does the 'W' in WIND strategy stand for?

• When

• Where

• Who or What

• Why

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.3.4A

CCSS.RF.3.4B

What is meant by 'Important information' in the context of the WIND strategy?

• Descriptions of the setting

• Background information about the author

• The least important facts

• Supporting details from the text

Tags

CCSS.RF.1.3A

CCSS.RF.1.3D

CCSS.RF.2.4C

CCSS.RF.3.4B

CCSS.RF.5.4C

What does the 'N' in the WIND strategy signify?

• None of the above

• Necessary details

• Number

• Narrative

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

How should a central idea be formulated according to the WIND strategy?

• As a long, detailed paragraph

• As a series of questions

• As a one-sentence summary with few words

• As a dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.5.2