Central Idea

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What is the central idea?

Back

What the story is mostly about

Front

How is central idea different from theme?

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Central idea includes specific names and details from the text.

Front

What does identifying the central idea of a text show?

Back

That you comprehend the text.

Front

What does the author believe about gorillas?

Back

Gorillas are misunderstood as vicious animals.

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Supporting detail for: "There are many different colors in a crayon box". Options:

Orange is my favorite color

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The crayon box has 24 colors in it

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I like to color in my coloring book

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Crayons are fun to use

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The crayon box has 24 colors in it

Front

What is the CENTRAL IDEA of this passage?

Apples can be used to make many delicious treats. Some people like to slice apples and dip them in caramel. Others like to cook apples and make them into applesauce. Maybe you enjoy making apples into a pie. Or maybe you just like to pick them off the tree and take a big bite! There are many ways to enjoy this fruit!

Back

There are many ways to eat an apple

Front

What supports the central idea? Options: Details throughout the story, The setting, Dialogue, Concluding sentences, Title

Back

Details throughout the story

Front

Main Idea:
Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

Back

Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leap long distances.

Front

We often let others know what we are thinking without using words. The name that we give for this kind of communication is body language. Body language includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture. Body language does not always mean the same thing to everyone.

What is the CENTRAL IDEA of the above paragraph?

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We use body language to communicate with others.

Front

True or False: One supporting detail could change what your central idea says.

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True