Central Idea and Details

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Deticia Oosthuizen
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the central idea of a text?
The main point or theme of the text.
The central idea is the background information of the text.
The central idea is the supporting evidence of the text.
The central idea is the conclusion of the text.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you identify the central idea of a text?
Count the number of paragraphs in the text.
Analyze the main arguments, supporting details, and overall message of the text.
Look for the author's name in the text.
Identify the font style used in the text.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are supporting details in a text?
Irrelevant information that does not support the main idea.
General statements that are unrelated to the main idea.
Opinions that contradict the main idea.
Specific pieces of information that provide evidence or examples to support the main idea or thesis statement.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do supporting details help to understand the central idea?
Supporting details provide irrelevant information that distracts from the central idea.
Supporting details contradict the central idea and confuse the reader.
Supporting details are unnecessary and do not contribute to understanding the central idea.
Supporting details provide evidence, examples, and explanations that help to clarify and reinforce the central idea.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between the central idea and details in a text?
The central idea is the background information, while the details are the main events.
The central idea and details are the same thing.
The central idea is the supporting information, while the details are the main point or theme.
The central idea is the main point or theme, while the details are the supporting information.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to cite textual evidence to support the central idea?
Citing textual evidence is unnecessary and can be time-consuming.
Citing textual evidence weakens the argument and makes it less credible.
Citing textual evidence is only important for certain types of writing, not for the central idea.
Citing textual evidence provides credibility and strengthens the argument.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some ways to cite textual evidence in a text?
Including irrelevant information
Quoting the entire text
Direct quotes, paraphrasing, and summarizing.
Using personal opinions
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1
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