Central Idea and Supporting Details

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6th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a central idea?
Back
The central idea is the main point or message of a text that summarizes the key information.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are supporting details?
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.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the central idea in a passage?
Back
Look for a sentence that summarizes the main point, often found in the introduction or conclusion.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of supporting details?
Back
Supporting details provide evidence and context to help clarify and strengthen the central idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a central idea?
Back
"Many people have poor telephone manners."
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of supporting details?
Back
"Some people hang up without saying goodbye."
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you differentiate between central ideas and supporting details?
Back
Central ideas summarize the main point, while supporting details elaborate on that point.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
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