ELA.8.R.2.2 (Central Ideas)

What is the central idea of an informational text?

• The main focus of the text.

• The essential ideas that help you understand the passage.

• The details and facts that support the main idea.

• Both A and B.

What is the first step in determining the central idea of a text?

• Determine the structure of the text.

• Identify big ideas in each section.

• Pay attention to text features like titles, headings, and captions.

• Locate the thesis statement.

What should you ask yourself after reading a text to determine its structure?

• "What is the big idea from this section?"

• "How did the author structure the text?"

• "What is the topic of the text?"

• "What is being said about the person, thing, or idea?"

What is the third step in determining the central idea?

• Highlight the introduction and conclusion paragraphs.

• Ask yourself, "What is the big idea from this section?"

• Circle the title and highlight headings.

• Determine if the text uses a cause/effect structure.

Where should you look to find a sentence that explains what the passage is about, especially if other methods fail?

• The captions of the pictures.

• The headings and subheadings.

• The introduction and conclusion paragraphs.

• The middle sections of the text.

Which of the following is NOT a required component of a central idea statement, according to the video?

• The title of the article.

• A summary action word.

• The central idea of the article.

• The author's biography.

According to the "Let's Try" example, what is the central idea of the article about the movie Frozen?

• Frozen is an exciting story about a princess and her estranged sister.

• Frozen was Disney's best animated film since the 90s.

• The passage explains how the 2013 animated movie, Frozen, was a success for Disney.

• Frozen earned $1.280 billion in worldwide box office revenue.