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Central idea (main idea and theme)

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1
When do we look for the main idea?
in nonfiction
in fiction
2
What is theme?
the author's point of view
the lesson or moral the author is trying to teach you
a nice story that make you feel good
what the text is mostly about
3
What does it mean if the central idea is EXPLICITLY stated?
It is hidden. It requires digging to find it.
It is stated directly and clearly in the text.
4
The central idea of a nonfiction text is ______.
evidence supporting the text
the author's point of view
what that section of the text is mostly all about
one word describing the text
5
A summary is written in your own words.
true
false
6
What supports the central idea of the text?
the topic sentence
highlighting
your own background experience
evidence
7
"Plants need sunlight to grow." Which of these is the best evidence for this central idea?
My favorite kind of plant is the Venus fly trap.
Plants that get sunlight grow taller than those who don't.
There are many different species of plants on the Earth.
Jessica sat in the sun and looked at her garden.
8
While reading a text, you should be ____.
all of the above
underlining main points
circling key words
thinking about what you're reading
9
What does it mean if the central idea is IMPLICITLY stated?
It is stated directly and clearly in the text.
It is hidden. It requires digging to find it.
10
When writing a summary, you should state your own feelings about the text.
true
false
11
Which is an example of a central (main) idea?
Pets.
The best pet ever.
My name is Champ and I have gray and white stripes.
Cats make the best pets.