Central Idea

Central Idea

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English

6th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.6.2, RL.6.1, RL.6.4

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central idea of a passage?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to summarize a text?

Back

To summarize a text means to give a brief statement of the main points or ideas of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

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.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the central idea in a passage?

Back

Look for repeated themes, the main topic discussed, and the conclusion drawn by the author.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a conclusion in a passage?

Back

The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the central idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

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.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do examples play in understanding a central idea?

Back

Examples illustrate and clarify the central idea, making it easier to understand.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

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