Central Idea

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6th Grade
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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.
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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 is a topic in a text?
Back
The topic is the general subject of a text.
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to summarize a text?
Back
To summarize a text means to retell the most important ideas in a shorter form.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of supporting details in a passage?
Back
Supporting details provide evidence and examples that help explain or reinforce the central idea.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.2
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify the central idea of a passage?
Back
You can identify the central idea by looking for repeated themes, the main argument, or the conclusion drawn by the author.
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a central idea?
Back
An example of a central idea is: 'Exercise is essential for maintaining good health.'
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CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a central idea and a topic?
Back
The topic is the subject of the text, while the central idea is the specific point the author makes about that subject.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
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