Central Idea
A central idea is ____________ + __________________
A central idea is the topic or subject + the key information the author shares about the topic or subject
Additional information that proves or adds to the main idea
What is the difference between a central idea and a supporting detail?
A central idea is the subject of the text + the most important information about that subject
What was the central idea given as an example for the text, "Refugees bring diversity to aging white communities?"
Refugees are a valuable addition to the United States.
What was the supporting detail given as an example for the text, "Refugees bring diversity to aging white communities?"
Refugees help fill empty jobs and homes, helping the economy of the areas they live.
Would the follow statement be a main idea or a supporting detail?
Washington, DC is a rapidly growing city
Central Idea
Coconut water has been tested to replenish electrolytes after exercise 3 times faster than alternatives like Gatorade and Powerade.Coconut water has many health benefits. It is full of electrolytes and vitamins that support your immune system.
Which sentence in this reading summarizes the central idea?
Coconut water has many health benefits.
Discovery elementary school opened in Virginia in 2015 with the goal of becoming a "green" school. Discovery elementary school is an example of a school that is aware of their impact on the environment. One way the school has gotten kids interested in the school's "green" focus is the Eco-Action Team. About 75 kids in kindergarten through fifth grade attend monthly meetings. They learn and talk about saving energy, recycling, gardening, healthy living and consuming less.
What is ONE supporting detail in this text?
-One way the school has gotten kids interested...
-They learn about...
As a first-time congresswoman, Chisholm made it clear she would not sit quietly and vote when told to by party leaders. She was immediately assigned to work with a committee of lawmakers focused on farming. However, this committee had little connection to her New York City community. She demanded to be put somewhere else.
"She was unafraid of anybody," Robert Gottlieb, who worked with Chisholm, told Smithsonian Magazine.
"She was unafraid of anybody,"
Main Idea or Supporting Detail?
Supporting Detail
Did you know that many teens struggle with cell phone addiction? Cell phone addiction is a serious problem for teens and adults alike. The article, "Could You Become a Mean Meme?" states that some teens spend up to 45 hours a week on their phones.
Which sentence in this reading summarizes the central idea?
Cell phone addiction is a serious problem for teens and adults alike.
On Tuesday, March 3, tornadoes ripped across Tennessee and proved to be very destructive. At least 24 people were killed. Officials said 40 buildings were destroyed. One of the twisters caused severe damage across downtown Nashville. Hundreds of people were left homeless. Officials said 38 people were still missing.
What is ONE supporting detail in this text?
-At least 24 people were killed
-40 buildings were destroyed
-Hundreds of people left homeless
-38 people still missing
Months before the U.S. women's national soccer team defends its World Cup title, team members sued U.S. Soccer on March 8 for discrimination against women. The team says U.S. Soccer, which runs the national teams for both men and women, pays women lower salaries. The lawsuit also says the women's team has to play in more dangerous conditions than the men.
Months before the U.S. women's national soccer team defends its World Cup title, team members sued U.S. Soccer
Central Idea or Supporting Detail?
Central Idea
On Super Tuesday Joe Biden won the majority of states tasked with voting. People questioned whether or not he would make a comeback after Bernie Sanders rise in popularity. After winning South Carolina, Biden's support grew and the race narrowed to two candidates.
Which sentence in this reading summarizes the central idea?
On Super Tuesday Joe Biden won the majority of states tasked with voting.
Are selfie-takers attention-seekers or just active sharers? Is posting a selfie on social media a sign of low self-esteem -- or a way to shape and improve your self-confidence? Taking and sharing selfies are popular but could have damaging effects. Joi Gillette published an article in 2019 called "Self Love Doesn't Come from Like." In this article she explains that younger teens and adults alike can confused likes as a reflection of themselves, damaging their self esteem.
What supporting detail in this paragraph BEST supports the central idea?
In this article she explains that younger teens and adults alike can confused likes as a reflection of themselves, damaging their self esteem.
We often hear of the accomplishments and challenges of United States presidents. Conversations about our presidents often leave out important details about our country.
Nowhere mentions that 12 presidents were involved in the horrors of slavery. These presidents bought and sold enslaved people and families for profit. More than half kept people enslaved at the White House. The first person of African background to enter the White House was almost certainly an enslaved person.
The first person of African background to enter the White House was almost certainly an enslaved person.
Central Idea or Supporting detail?
Supporting detail