Central Idea

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6th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the central idea?
Back
The central idea is the main point or message that the author wants to convey in a passage.
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to summarize a passage?
Back
To summarize a passage means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas in your own words.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a supporting detail?
Back
Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the central idea.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the central idea in a text?
Back
Look for repeated themes, the first and last sentences, and the main points discussed in the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a conclusion in a passage?
Back
The conclusion summarizes the main ideas and reinforces the central message of the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an inference?
Back
An inference is a conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
Back
A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.6
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