Exploring Central Ideas and Supporting Details in Nonfiction

Why is it important to know the central idea of an informational text?

• It helps in summarizing the text.

• It makes the text more interesting.

• It helps in understanding the text features.

• It pulls together all the things learned.

What is the first step in determining the central idea?

• Identifying the subject.

• Creating a good title.

• Paying attention to text features.

• Reading the article or text.

Why should you pay attention to text features and structure?

• To identify the subject.

• To create a good title.

• To find the main idea.

• To understand the author's style.

What should you think about when looking back at the article?

• The text features.

• The subject of the article.

• The length of the article.

• The author's purpose.

What helps in identifying the central idea of an article?

• Creating a good title.

• Reading the introduction.

• Analyzing the conclusion.

• Counting the paragraphs.

What should you do after identifying the central idea?

• Compare it with other articles.

• Find the author's background.

• Turn it into a question.

• Write a summary.

Why is it important to turn the central idea into a question?

• To make the text more engaging.

• To find supporting details.

• To improve reading speed.

• To understand the author's intent.

What are the answers to the central idea question called?

• Conclusions.

• Main ideas.

• Text features.

• Supporting details.

Why is it important to add supporting details to your thinking?

• To make the text longer.

• To summarize the text.

• To show your expertise.

• To make your argument stronger.

Who is considered the expert in the article?

• The editor.

• The reader.

• The teacher.

• The author.