Central idea
What is central idea?
What the text is mainly about
True or False: The first paragraph in an essay is called a body paragraph.
False.
A period is used for….?
A general statement
Text provides details or characteristics of something.
Description
The central idea is also know as?
The main idea.
What punctuation mark is used for a question?
Question mark; ?
The text that talks about similarities and differences between people, places, things, etc.
Compare & contrast
How can you find central idea?
The 5ws
True or false: The last paragraph in an essay is called a conclusion.
True.
What is an exclamation point used for?
An author showing happiness, excitement, etc.
The text gives information about a problem and explains one or more solutions.
Problem and solution
What is order and sequence?
The text outlines chronological events or a list of steps in a procedure.
Why does a text have a central idea?
Determine the author’s main point.
Punctuation is important so…?
Readers can understand the emotions of the character
A word or phrase that can help carry your thoughts from one sentence to another.
Transitional words & Phrases
What is cause and effect?
When the text describes an event (cause) and the effects follow.