Identifying Themes and Central Idea
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a theme?
Back
A theme is a central topic, subject, or message within a narrative or text.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a central idea?
Back
The central idea is the main point or argument that the author is trying to convey in a text.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the two types of central ideas?
Back
Stated Central Idea and Implied Central Idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a stated central idea?
Back
A stated central idea is directly expressed in the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an implied central idea?
Back
An implied central idea is not directly stated but can be inferred from the text.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to cite textual evidence?
Back
Citing textual evidence means using specific information from the text to support your claims or arguments.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a theme in a text?
Back
Look for recurring subjects, messages, or moral lessons throughout the narrative.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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