Central Idea Flashcard

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While reading a novel in their literature class, Avery, Anika, and Liam discuss the central idea of the text. What are they referring to?

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The main point or message that the author is trying to convey.

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While studying for an exam, Kai, Michael, and Samuel are trying to identify the central idea of a text. Which of the following is a way they can do this?
- Analyzing the supporting details
- Identifying the main argument
- Looking for keywords and phrases

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All of the above

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In a group project, Evelyn, Jackson, and Nora are discussing the central idea of their presentation. What would be considered supporting details?

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Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the central idea or thesis statement of their presentation.

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In a nonfiction book about climate change, which of the following would be considered a central idea? The big idea or central message that the author wants to convey, Unexpected plot twists involving Ethan, Kai, and Nora, Character development of Ethan, Kai, and Nora, Supporting details about specific climate change events

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The big idea or central message that the author wants to convey

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What is the central idea in informational text?

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The central idea in informational text is the main point or main idea that the author wants to convey to the reader.

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In a group project, Elijah, Scarlett, and Benjamin are discussing the central idea of their presentation. Which of the following is NOT related to the central idea? Introduction, Evidence, Point of View, Supporting details

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Point of View

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How can Emma, Luna, and Harper determine the central idea of the novel?

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Identify the main point or theme of the novel.

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Why would Kai, Anika, and Lily need to identify the central idea of the novel?

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To understand the main message or theme of the novel.

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In the story of Anika, Nora, and Jackson's adventure, which of the following would be considered the central idea? Options: The main theme or message of their adventure, The author's biography who wrote their adventure, The names of the characters: Anika, Nora, and Jackson, A summary of the plot of their adventure

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The main theme or message of their adventure

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What should Daniel, Ethan, and Noah do if the central idea of the text is not explicitly stated? Options: Skip the text and move on to the next one. Look for keywords or phrases that indicate the central idea. Guess the central idea based on the title of the text.

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Analyze the supporting details and evidence in the text.