Central Idea

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph. Reading helps people do well in school and their jobs. It is also a way to learn new things about our interests. Some people read to escape to different worlds.

• Some people like to read.

• There are many good things that can come from reading.

• Reading is only good if you want to do well in school.

• It is good to read a lot.

Select the best topic sentence for the paragraph.

Celebrities have to look almost perfect all the time. They also sacrifice their private lives. Finally, they are in danger of having crazy fans.

• Being a celebrity is often difficult.

• Celebrities make more money than most people.

• Brad Pitt is a celebrity everyone has heard of.

• When I grow up, I want to be a celebrity.

Which question would be most helpful for figuring out the central idea of a text?

• What is my opinion

• What do I know about the book

• What is the main thing the author is trying to say

The main idea of a text is

• the theme of the book

• the moral of the book

• what the story is mostly about

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

Identify the main idea of an article that discusses the benefits of recycling and how it helps the environment.

• Recycling methods vary by material.

• Recycling can significantly reduce pollution.

• Many people do not understand recycling.

• Governments should fund more recycling programs.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best summarizes the central theme of a book where various characters from different backgrounds come together to solve a local mystery?

• Diversity brings strength.

• Mysteries are challenging.

• Teamwork is essential in problem-solving.

• Local issues are complex.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The topic/subject helps you to?

• figure out the main idea

• answer definitions

• look for the point of view

When trying to decide the main idea of a text, what is the first question you need to ask yourself?

• What are the vocabulary words

• What am I doing?

• What does the author want me to know about the topic?

These help to give text evidence about the central/main idea.

• Sentences

• Paragraphs

• Supporting Details