Identifying the Central Idea in Texts

What is the first step in identifying the central idea of a text?

• Identify repeating words

• Analyze the characters

• Summarize the text

• Write a conclusion

What should you do before identifying repeating words in a text?

• Discuss with a partner

• Highlight key sentences

• Read the text without marking anything

• Write a summary

What is the title of the passage read in the video?

• Oysters by Julia Alvarez

• The Life of an Oyster

• Pearls and Oysters

• Jewelry from the Sea

What material does an oyster use to form a pearl?

• Salt

• Nacre

• Sand

• Calcium

Which words were identified as repeating in the passage?

• Oyster, shell, diver

• Oyster, material, nacre, pearl

• Warm, speck, years

• Sea, floor, jewelry

What is the topic of the passage?

• Sea life

• Diving for pearls

• Oyster pearl

• Oyster jewelry

Where does the process of pearl formation take place?

• In the ocean

• In a laboratory

• In a river

• In a jewelry store

Who is responsible for the creation of pearls?

• Jewelers

• Oysters

• Divers

• Scientists

How long does it take for a pearl to form?

• A few days

• A few decades

• A few months

• A few years

What is the central idea of the passage?

• The history of pearl diving

• The value of pearls

• The life cycle of oysters

• The process of pearl formation in oysters