Controlling Idea in 6th Grade Reading

The video tutorial explains the concept of a controlling idea, which is the main message an author wants to convey in a text. It is supported by facts and details within the passage. The tutorial discusses how informational texts are structured to inform or educate, with the controlling idea guiding the focus. The thesis, often stated at the beginning, clearly outlines the passage's topic. Examples, such as exercise and the state of glass, are used to demonstrate how to identify the controlling idea based on supporting details.

What is the primary purpose of a controlling idea in a text?

• To conclude the text

• To confuse the reader

• To communicate the author's main message

• To list facts randomly

What supports a controlling idea in a passage?

• None of the above

• Questions and answers

• Facts and details

• Opinions and assumptions

What is another term often used for 'controlling idea'?

• Argument

• Thesis

• Conclusion

• Hypothesis

Where is the thesis typically located in a passage?

• In the middle

• Randomly placed

• Near the beginning

• At the end

What commonality do dancing, biking, swimming, and weight lifting share?

• They are hobbies

• They are types of exercise

• They are competitive sports

• They are outdoor activities

What is a potential controlling idea about exercise?

• Exercise is time-consuming

• Exercise is expensive

• Exercise is unnecessary

• Exercise keeps your heart healthy

According to the text, what is debated about glass?

• Its price

• Its color

• Its transparency

• Whether it is a liquid or solid

What detail supports the idea that glass is a solid?

• Old windows are thicker at the bottom

• All of the above

• Glass is always clear

• Glass can break easily

What conclusion can be drawn about glass from the provided details?

• Glass changes colors over time

• Glass does not flow once cooled

• Glass is primarily used in windows

• Glass flows when heated

What should readers consider about a passage according to the text?

• The font size used

• The number of paragraphs

• The controlling idea and supporting details

• The length of the passage