Central Idea, Author's Purpose

What is the main focus of reading informational texts?

• To gain knowledge and understanding

• To practice reading skills

• To improve vocabulary

• To entertain and amuse

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is it important to determine the central ideas in a text?

• To confuse the reader

• To understand the main message or theme of the text.

• To waste time and effort

• To ignore the main message or theme of the text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the author's point of view?

• Not provided

• The author's point of view is biased

• The author's point of view is irrelevant

• The author's point of view is unclear

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How can you determine the central ideas in a text?

• Look for the author's personal opinions and beliefs.

• Focus only on the introduction and conclusion of the text.

• Ignore the supporting details and arguments.

• Identify the main topic or theme and analyze the supporting details and arguments.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are some common subtopics in reading informational texts?

• conflict, resolution, climax

• main idea, supporting details, text structure, author's purpose, vocabulary

• theme, tone, mood

• characters, plot, setting

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Why is it important to understand the author's point of view?

• To ignore the author's perspective and focus solely on the reader's interpretation.

• To interpret the message accurately and comprehend the author's intentions or biases.

• To make assumptions about the author's intentions without any evidence.

• To disregard the author's biases and only consider the reader's own biases.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

What are some strategies for determining the central ideas in a text?

• Focusing only on the introduction and conclusion of the text

• Guessing the central ideas without analyzing the text

• Identifying key words or phrases, analyzing main arguments, summarizing main ideas, looking for patterns or recurring themes

• Reading the text multiple times and highlighting important points

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are some examples of central ideas in informational texts?

• Causes and effects of climate change, importance of education, impact of technology on society

• Benefits of fast food, history of fashion, types of flowers

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How does understanding the author's point of view enhance reading comprehension?

• By providing a detailed analysis of the plot.

• By revealing the author's personal life and experiences.

• By providing insight into the author's intentions, biases, and perspective.

• By summarizing the main points of the text.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What are some challenges in determining the central ideas in a text?

• Identifying the minor details in the text

• Determining the chronological order of events in the text

• Analyzing the grammar and syntax of the text

• Identifying the main theme or message, interpreting the author's intent, and distinguishing between central and supporting ideas.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2