Central Ideas and Supporting Details

Supporting details are_______________________-

• the central idea

• more important information

• words, phrases,or sentences that tell more about the central idea

• irrelevant information given

Which detail is a type of supporting detail?

• problem

• cause

• effect

• fact

It is important that a supporting detail include:

• key words or phrases repeated from the central idea

• is a specific instance that helps to explain an idea, such as a personal story or experience

• is not specific and doesn't provide information

• is not commonly used in texts

Can a paragraph of longer text have many main or central ideas?

• Yes

• No

• sometimes

• none of the above

Read the following excerpt and identify the central idea: "Despite numerous challenges, the community worked together to restore the old library, showing their commitment to preserving knowledge and history."

• The community faced many challenges.

• The library was old and needed restoration.

• The community showed their commitment to preserving knowledge by restoring the library.

• Restoring buildings is a difficult task.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Identify the central idea of a passage discussing the impact of technology on education.

• Technology can sometimes be distracting.

• Many schools use technology.

• Technology has transformed the way students learn and teachers teach.

• Students enjoy using technology.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

When analyzing supporting details in a text about healthy eating, you might look for:

• The author's favorite color

• Evidence supporting the benefits of a balanced diet

• A detailed history of farming techniques

• Descriptions of the author's personal exercise routine

What is the central theme of a novel where the protagonist learns to trust others after a journey filled with challenges and support from friends?

• Adventure is necessary for growth.

• Trust is essential in relationships.

• Challenges are part of life.

• Friends can come from unexpected places.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Why are key details important?

• They help me understand the main idea

• They are names of characters

• They are always written in bold print

• They are not important

Which best describes a summary?

• a really long detailed piece of writing

• the entire text told in your own words

• the main ideas and important details with at least one interesting statement that grabs the reader's attention

• the main ideas and important details of a text