What is the theme of this passage?

Choose a career that you will love.

What is important to remember about where the central idea can be found?

there is no one place the main idea is always found

What is a true statement about central ideas?

All of these statements are true.

What is the central idea of this passage?

The writer enjoys spending time with family.

What words should you never begin your central idea with?

Who, What, How, When, Where, Because, And, "The main idea is"

If you can't find the central idea, what should you do?

Ask yourself general questions about the text.

Supporting details in a text are similar to...

evidence an attorney uses to convict a criminal

What is the central idea of this passage?

105 bags of gold arrived in the U.S..

What is the theme of this passage?

If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.

In the same essay, what would be the Central idea?

wearing helmets is one way to be safe on a bike

It is important to find the topic when looking for central idea, so you can ask...

"What is the subject of the text?"

What is quality evidence for the central idea, "wearing helmets is a way to be safe?"

Helmets reduce the odds of head injury by 50 percent.

What is the best theme of "Monsters are Due on Maple Street?"

Don't let fear or paranoia make your decisions.

Which question will help you to determine the theme of a story?

What was the conflict of the story?

The 'point' is important to central idea because

It gives you the reason you are reading about the subject.

The moral, or the message, of the story.

Why would an author include a theme?

To teach the reader a lesson., To connect to the reader.

What is the central idea of this passage?

The writer's dog is an important part of his life.

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Questions 33

Answers

1
What does cartographer mean?
A buyer of maps.
Photographer of cars.
Texts about cars.
Map Maker
2
What is the theme of this passage?
Buy a Lancer
Be like Mrs. Perkins.
Become a teacher.
Choose a career that you will love.
3
What is important to remember about where the central idea can be found?
not always will a text have a main idea
I don't have to read the text to find the main idea.
there is no one place the main idea is always found
The main idea is ALWAYS found in the first sentence.
4
What is a true statement about central ideas?
All of these statements are true.
Main ideas can be found anywhere in the text.
Main ideas must be supported by details from the text.
Main ideas will always be related to the topic.
5
Which one of these is a type of theme?
Bees are going extinct.
Video Games may cause violence in young adults.
Friendship is important.
Starbucks has a variety of wonderful, delicious coffees.
6
What is the theme of this passage?
Work now and play later.
The squeaky wheel gets the oil.
Those who do the least work complain the most.
Do not attempt so much at once.
7
What is the central idea of this passage?
Weekends are times to travel.
The writer is sad to leave her cousins.
The writer's grandparents live far away.
The writer enjoys spending time with family.
8
What is the central idea of this passage?
Pizza is easy to make.
Pizza makes the kitchen smell delicious.
How to make homemade pizza.
Pizza is made from flour.
9
What words should you never begin your central idea with?
Articles such as "The" and "A."
Who, What, How, When, Where, Because, And
"The main idea is"
Topic of the article.
10
If you can't find the central idea, what should you do?
Ask the teacher to tell you.
Look at your neighbor's paper.
Google it
Ask yourself general questions about the text.
11
Supporting details in a text are similar to...
characters in a play
an instruction manual
blank pages in a journal
evidence an attorney uses to convict a criminal
12
True or False: Theme is used for textbooks and science articles.
True
False
13
The Central Idea is supported with _______ from the text.
capitals and periods
guesses
evidence
language
14
What is the central idea of this passage?
Giraffes have strange sleeping habits.
There are many animals in the world.
Giraffes are unique animals.
Giraffes are the tallest animal.
15
What is the central idea of this passage?
Smithson loved Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian is the world's largest museum.
105 bags of gold arrived in the U.S..
Smithsonian opened in Washington, D.C..
16
_____ + ______ = Central Idea
Topic + Point
Supporting Details + Evidence
Topic + Evidence
Evidence + Point
17
What is the theme of this passage?
If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.
Nobody is perfect.
Physical activity will help you when you least expect it.
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
18
What is the theme of the passage?
Every tale is not to be believed.
There is strength in unity.
If men had all they wished, they would be ruined.
Choose the lesser of two evils.
19
If the essay was about how wearing helmets is one way to ride bikes safely, what is the topic?
riding bikes
helmets
bicycle safety
wearing helmets can keep you safe on bikes
20
In the same essay, what would be the Central idea?
helmets
Riding bikes is fun!
types of helmets
wearing helmets is one way to be safe on a bike
21
When determining a theme, you must use
Google
the book cover
Inferences
22
Who learns the theme in the story?
Side characters
The antagonist
The protagonist.
23
It is important to find the topic when looking for central idea, so you can ask...
"What is the subject of the text?"
"What is a summary of the text?"
"Who is the article meant for?"
"Where am I?"
24
What is quality evidence for the central idea, "wearing helmets is a way to be safe?"
Look both ways before crossing the street.
Bikes trails are cool places to ride.
In Auburn the law requires all ages to wear a helmet.
Helmets reduce the odds of head injury by 50 percent.
25
What is the theme of this passage?
Cake is worth burning yourself for.
Don't rush; be patient.
Don't bake cakes.
It's nice to bake for others.
26
What is Central Idea?
Evidence to a claim.
What the text is about.
An opinion
The moral or message of the text.
27
What is the best theme of "Monsters are Due on Maple Street?"
Never trust another person.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Don't let fear or paranoia make your decisions.
Actions speak louder than words.
28
Which question will help you to determine the theme of a story?
Who set the house on fire?
What did the main character do?
What is the main characters name?
What was the conflict of the story?
29
True or False: Central Idea and the moral of the story are the same thing.
True
False
30
The 'point' is important to central idea because
It tells you the subject of the text.
It gives evidence to support the topic.
It is not important to central idea.
It gives you the reason you are reading about the subject.
31
What is theme?
The picture on the cover.
The background of the story.
The moral, or the message, of the story.
The plot of a story.
32
Why would an author include a theme?
To make the reader laugh.
To teach the reader a lesson.
To scare the reader.
To connect to the reader.
33
What is the central idea of this passage?
The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
Everyone should have a dog.
The dog's name is Paco.
Paco is a very social dog.

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Central Idea and Theme

33 termsStudBud Administration186 plays

A #ELA Quiz about central idea and supporting details

Flashcards33 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 33

Answers

1
What does cartographer mean?
A buyer of maps.
Photographer of cars.
Texts about cars.
Map Maker
2
What is the theme of this passage?
Buy a Lancer
Be like Mrs. Perkins.
Become a teacher.
Choose a career that you will love.
3
What is important to remember about where the central idea can be found?
not always will a text have a main idea
I don't have to read the text to find the main idea.
there is no one place the main idea is always found
The main idea is ALWAYS found in the first sentence.
4
What is a true statement about central ideas?
All of these statements are true.
Main ideas can be found anywhere in the text.
Main ideas must be supported by details from the text.
Main ideas will always be related to the topic.
5
Which one of these is a type of theme?
Bees are going extinct.
Video Games may cause violence in young adults.
Friendship is important.
Starbucks has a variety of wonderful, delicious coffees.
6
What is the theme of this passage?
Work now and play later.
The squeaky wheel gets the oil.
Those who do the least work complain the most.
Do not attempt so much at once.
7
What is the central idea of this passage?
Weekends are times to travel.
The writer is sad to leave her cousins.
The writer's grandparents live far away.
The writer enjoys spending time with family.
8
What is the central idea of this passage?
Pizza is easy to make.
Pizza makes the kitchen smell delicious.
How to make homemade pizza.
Pizza is made from flour.
9
What words should you never begin your central idea with?
Articles such as "The" and "A."
Who, What, How, When, Where, Because, And
"The main idea is"
Topic of the article.
10
If you can't find the central idea, what should you do?
Ask the teacher to tell you.
Look at your neighbor's paper.
Google it
Ask yourself general questions about the text.
11
Supporting details in a text are similar to...
characters in a play
an instruction manual
blank pages in a journal
evidence an attorney uses to convict a criminal
12
True or False: Theme is used for textbooks and science articles.
True
False
13
The Central Idea is supported with _______ from the text.
capitals and periods
guesses
evidence
language
14
What is the central idea of this passage?
Giraffes have strange sleeping habits.
There are many animals in the world.
Giraffes are unique animals.
Giraffes are the tallest animal.
15
What is the central idea of this passage?
Smithson loved Washington, D.C.
Smithsonian is the world's largest museum.
105 bags of gold arrived in the U.S..
Smithsonian opened in Washington, D.C..
16
_____ + ______ = Central Idea
Topic + Point
Supporting Details + Evidence
Topic + Evidence
Evidence + Point
17
What is the theme of this passage?
If at first you don't succeed, try and try again.
Nobody is perfect.
Physical activity will help you when you least expect it.
You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink.
18
What is the theme of the passage?
Every tale is not to be believed.
There is strength in unity.
If men had all they wished, they would be ruined.
Choose the lesser of two evils.
19
If the essay was about how wearing helmets is one way to ride bikes safely, what is the topic?
riding bikes
helmets
bicycle safety
wearing helmets can keep you safe on bikes
20
In the same essay, what would be the Central idea?
helmets
Riding bikes is fun!
types of helmets
wearing helmets is one way to be safe on a bike
21
When determining a theme, you must use
Google
the book cover
Inferences
22
Who learns the theme in the story?
Side characters
The antagonist
The protagonist.
23
It is important to find the topic when looking for central idea, so you can ask...
"What is the subject of the text?"
"What is a summary of the text?"
"Who is the article meant for?"
"Where am I?"
24
What is quality evidence for the central idea, "wearing helmets is a way to be safe?"
Look both ways before crossing the street.
Bikes trails are cool places to ride.
In Auburn the law requires all ages to wear a helmet.
Helmets reduce the odds of head injury by 50 percent.
25
What is the theme of this passage?
Cake is worth burning yourself for.
Don't rush; be patient.
Don't bake cakes.
It's nice to bake for others.
26
What is Central Idea?
Evidence to a claim.
What the text is about.
An opinion
The moral or message of the text.
27
What is the best theme of "Monsters are Due on Maple Street?"
Never trust another person.
Don't judge a book by its cover.
Don't let fear or paranoia make your decisions.
Actions speak louder than words.
28
Which question will help you to determine the theme of a story?
Who set the house on fire?
What did the main character do?
What is the main characters name?
What was the conflict of the story?
29
True or False: Central Idea and the moral of the story are the same thing.
True
False
30
The 'point' is important to central idea because
It tells you the subject of the text.
It gives evidence to support the topic.
It is not important to central idea.
It gives you the reason you are reading about the subject.
31
What is theme?
The picture on the cover.
The background of the story.
The moral, or the message, of the story.
The plot of a story.
32
Why would an author include a theme?
To make the reader laugh.
To teach the reader a lesson.
To scare the reader.
To connect to the reader.
33
What is the central idea of this passage?
The writer's dog is an important part of his life.
Everyone should have a dog.
The dog's name is Paco.
Paco is a very social dog.