RL2/ RI2 Central Idea Vocabulary

Front

What the story is mostly about.

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Central Idea

Front

Apart or different from others

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distinct

Front

To make known or understandable to someone (the reader)

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convey

Front

A true piece of information that cannot be argued or disputed.

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fact

Front

A true piece of information that can be argued or disputed.

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opinion

Front

Points that describe or support the central idea

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supporting details

Front

A brief statement of the main points of a reading passage; no opinions are stated

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summary

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It has opinions and judgements

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subjective summary

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Avoids opinions and judgements

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objective summary