Central Idea
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English
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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 identify the central idea?
Back
Identifying the central idea involves determining the most important information or theme in a text.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you find the central idea in a passage?
Back
To find the central idea, look for repeated themes, the main topic of each paragraph, and the conclusion.
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 difference between the central idea and the main topic?
Back
The main topic is the subject of the text, while the central idea is the specific point the author makes about that topic.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an author's viewpoint?
Back
An author's viewpoint is their perspective or opinion on a subject, which can be positive, negative, or neutral.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RL.5.6
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a passage?
Back
The purpose of a passage is the reason the author wrote it, such as to inform, persuade, entertain, or explain.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
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