Central Idea
Define Central Idea
It's what the story is mainly about.
Define Theme
It is the moral of the story, the lesson the reader learns, and it is something the author wants you to know.
What is the first thing you should consider when trying to determine the topic of a text?
Text Features
Define Predict
To say something is going to happen before it happens.
Bold words, pictures, and captions are what?
Text Features
True or False:
Central Idea is found within the first few paragraphs.
True
True or False:
Theme is developed over the course of an entire text.
True
Which phase of plot is Theme found at?
Falling Action
Define Inaudible
Unable to be heard.
Chronological order and Problem & Solution are what?
Text Structures
Is Central Idea usually found in fictional or non-fictional work?
Non-Fictional
Is Theme found in fictional or non-fictional work?
Fictional
Once you determine the topic, what question should you ask yourself to effectively annotate the text for evidence that helps develop the Central Idea?
What about the topic?
Define Dismiss
Allowed to or ordered to leave.
If you read a story about the price of food in 2006 vs. 2023, what text structure would the story be in?
Compare & Contrast
Finish the sentence:
It is a _____________ statement of the overall ______ of the text.
general, idea
Finish the sentence:
Theme is written as a complete __________.
Sentence
What are two key differences between Theme and Central Idea?
Theme is a lesson learned and is found throughout a text.
Central Idea is what the text is all about and be found within the first few paragraphs.
Define Transport
To carry from one place to another.
If you read a story about how the Pioneer Woman makes her recipes, what text structure would the story be in?
Chronological Order
If Central Idea is like an Umbrella, what does it cover?
The topic sentence, text features, text structure, and key details/support.
A reader doesn't know the Theme of a story, until they do what?
Read the entire story.
What can be supported by determining the topic(s) and asking yourself what about the topic.
Central Idea & Theme
Define Unsubscribe
To cancel a subscription from an electronic mailing list or service.
If you read a story about an oil spill in the ocean and how government officials handled it, then what text structure would story be in?
Problem & Solution