Central Idea

The central idea is

• What the story is mostly about

• A long, detailed summary

• The moral of the story

• The most exciting moment

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CCSS.RL.4.2

There are many strange but beautiful creatures that live in the coral reef. They are warm and shallow habitats that are home to corals, clams, jellyfish, crabs, and so much more! Even sharks and sea cows can call the reefs their homes. They provide so much for so many creatures, that it’s important to keep our oceans clean, so these animals have a place to live! What is this passage’s CENTRAL IDEA?

• Oceans need to be cleaned up

• Different sea life in the coral reefs

• Sharks that live in coral reefs

• What habitats are

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CCSS.RI.4.2

The central idea is supported by

• Details throughout the story

• The setting

• Dialogue

• Concluding sentences

• Title

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CCSS.RI.4.1

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CCSS.RL.4.2

Apples can be used to make many delicious treats. Some people like to slice apples and dip them in caramel. Others like to cook apples and make them into applesauce. Maybe you enjoy making apples into a pie. Or maybe you just like to pick them off the tree and take a big bite! There are many ways to enjoy this fruit! What is the CENTRAL IDEA of this passage?

• Apples are tasty

• There are many ways to eat an apple

• Apples come in all different forms

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CCSS.RI.4.2

If the main idea is “There are many different colors in a crayon box” what would a supporting detail be?

• Orange is my favorite color

• The crayon box has 24 colors in it

• I like to color in my coloring book

• Crayons are fun to use

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Tomorrow I get to go to my grandparent’s house! It’s always so much fun there. Grandma and Grandpa are taking me to the movies, and then out for ice cream afterwards! Then we are going to camp into the living room and dance to their old records. I can’t wait! What is the CENTRAL IDEA of this passage?

• Going to grandma and grandpa’s house will be fun

• Ice cream is the best treat

• Camping in the living room is fun

• Grandparents are the best relatives

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Microchips provide the power for wristwatches. They are also the brains in our computers, and they control robots. These chips are used in video games and space shuttles. They make our cameras, radios, and televisions small and light.
What is the story mainly about?

• How computers work
• Why televisions are small
• How microchips are used

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Main Idea:
Frogs are amazing jumpers.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

• Frogs use their tongue to catch flies.
• A tadpole is the name of a young frog.
• Frogs have long, powerful legs which help them leaplong distances.
• The Fire-belly Toad has slightly warty skin.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

We often let others know what we are thinking without using words. The name that we give for this kind of communication is body language. Body language includes gestures, facial expressions, and posture. Body language does not always mean the same thing to everyone.

What is the CENTRAL IDEA of the above paragraph?

• We sometimes use words to express ourselves.

• We use body language to communicate with others.

• Body language may not mean the same thing to everyone.

• Body language includes gestures, facial expression, and posture.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

Main Idea:
Octopuses have many different ways to hide themselves from predators.

What supporting detail would go with this main idea?

• Octopuses have two eyes and four pairs of arms.
• Octopuses like to live in coral reefs.
• Octopuses use camouflage to disguise themselves.
• Octopuses move about by crawling or swimming.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

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