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1
When writing a summary, you should state your own feelings about the text.
true
false
2
When they ask how the central idea is "conveyed" in the text- what do they mean?
displayed or shown in the text
given credit to the author of the text
hidden in the text
transported
3
The central idea of a nonfiction text is ______.
evidence supporting the text
what that section of the text is mostly all about
the author's point of view
one word describing the text
4
"Plants need sunlight to grow." Which of these is the best evidence for this central idea?
Jessica sat in the sun and looked at her garden.
There are many different species of plants on the Earth.
My favorite kind of plant is the Venus fly trap.
Plants that get sunlight grow taller than those who don't.
5
What supports the central idea of the text?
evidence
highlighting
your own background experience
the topic sentence
6
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.
7
While reading a text, you should be ____.
thinking about what you're reading
underlining main points
all of the above
circling key words
8
Which is an example of a central (main) idea?
My name is Champ and I have gray and white stripes.
Cats make the best pets.
Pets.
The best pet ever.
9
A summary is written in your own words.
true
false
10
Evidence can be....
paraphrased (put in your own words)
directly quoted from the text
all of the above
explicit or implicit
11
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.