Central Idea
The point that the author wants you to remember is called?
What is central idea.
What is a summarizing?
A brief restatment in YOUR own words.
Most central ideas that are directly stated are found in the ___________ or _____________ sentences of the text.
First or last
Central idea is also known as...?
The main idea
True or false: You should include your opinions, beliefs, or judgements in a summary.
False. Summaries are objective.
The central idea should be supported by...?
Details.
Central ideas that can be found in the text are _____________ stated. Meaning you can highlight or underline it.
Directly stated.
Summaries should include the central idea, plus two _______________ details.
Supporting.
Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. Mammals are different than fish, reptiles or birds. As a mammal, dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water. Because they are mammals, a dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby, unlike reptiles and birds who lay eggs. A dolphin mother also feeds her baby milk like other mammals. What is the main idea?
Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean.
Most central ideas are not directly stated, meaning they are ______________. You have to make an inference based off what you know and prior back- ground knowledge.
Implied.
Lester was lost. He didn't know where he was, or how to get where he was going. He had left the directions at home and he didn't have a map. Now, he was in a strange neighborhood and he was confused. If he could find a familiar landmark, he might figure things out. Summarize the passage.
Lester was lost.
Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. Mammals are different than fish, reptiles or birds. As a mammal, dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water. Because they are mammals, a dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby, unlike reptiles and birds who lay eggs. A dolphin mother also feeds her baby milk like other mammals. Name one detail that supports the main idea.
As a mammal, dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water.
Just like theme in fiction, the central idea is not a topic or phrase; It should be a ____________ sentence.
A complete sentence.
Many people buy lottery tickets, but not many win. Even fewer give away their prize. Paul Sherman, a fast food assistant manager, won $10,000 in the state lottery and decided to give the money to a youth club. The club's director could not believe Paul's generosity. Paul didn't think it was any big deal. "The kids need it more than I do," he said. Summarize the passage.
One man's generosity.
Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. Mammals are different than fi sh, reptiles or birds. As a mammal, dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water. Because they are mammals, a dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby, unlike reptiles and birds who lay eggs. A dolphin mother also feeds her baby milk like other mammals.
Name one detail that supports the main idea.
What is.... Because they are mammals, a dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby, unlike reptiles and birds who lay eggs.