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Central Idea

Central Idea

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English

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS
RL.9-10.2, RI.8.2, RL.8.2

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the central idea of a text?

Back

The central idea is the main point or argument that the author is trying to convey.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: One supporting detail could change what your central idea says.

Back

True

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: You do not have to read all of the supporting details to determine the central idea.

Back

False

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a type of specific detail that could support the central idea? (points made, events, conversations, citations)

Back

Citations

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does identifying the central idea of a text show?

Back

It shows that you understand the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: The central idea is directly tied to the author's main point or argument.

Back

True

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are supporting details?

Back

Supporting details are facts, examples, or descriptions that help explain or reinforce the central idea.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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