Central Idea
What does the central idea tell you about a text?
What is the text mostly about.
What is a supporting detail?
What is a fact or example that helps explain the central idea?
“Many animals use camouflage to survive.” Central idea or supporting detail?
What is central idea?
Penguins have thick feathers and a layer of fat that help them survive freezing temperatures. What is this passage mostly about?
What is how penguins stay warm
Most people cannot lick this part of their own body.
What is your elbow?
A passage explains how drinking water keeps your body hydrated and helps your organs work properly. What is the central idea?
What is drinking water is important for your body?
Dogs can be trained to guide people who cannot see. How does this support the idea that dogs make helpful service animals?
What is it gives an example of how dogs help people?
“A polar bear’s white fur helps it blend into snowy surroundings.” Central idea or supporting detail?
What is supporting detail?
Hurricanes form over warm ocean water. The warm water provides energy that can make the storm stronger. What is one supporting detail?
What is warm ocean water provides energy to hurricanes
I get wetter the more I dry. What am I?
What is a towel?
A text describes how recycling reduces trash, saves natural resources, and protects the environment. What is the central idea?
What is recycling helps protect the environment?
The central idea is “Getting enough sleep is important for students.” Which detail best supports this idea?
What is sleep helps students focus and learn?
“School gardens can benefit students in several ways.” Central idea or supporting detail?
What is central idea
Libraries provide more than books. Many libraries offer computers, study spaces, classes, and community programs. What is the central idea?
What is libraries provide many useful resources and services
How many hearts does an octopus have?
What is 3?
A passage explains that exercise strengthens muscles, improves heart health, and can reduce stress. What is the central idea?
What is exercise provides many health benefits?
Forests provide homes for animals. Many birds, insects, and mammals live in trees. How does the second sentence support the first?
What is it gives examples of animals that depend on forests
“Students can use school gardens to learn how plants grow.” Central idea or supporting detail?
What is supporting detail
Sea turtles face several dangers. Plastic pollution can be mistaken for food, and fishing equipment can trap them. What two details support the central idea?
What is sea turtles may eat plastic and become trapped in fishing equipment?
What has hands and a face but cannot clap or smile?
What is a clock?
A text explains how bees pollinate plants, help crops grow, and contribute to food production. What is the central idea?
What is bees play an important role in our food supply?
Which detail best supports the idea that technology has changed communication?
What is smartphones allow people to send messages instantly?
“Renewable energy can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and provide cleaner ways to produce electricity.” Central idea or supporting detail?
What is central idea
Trees provide shade, help clean the air, reduce soil erosion, and provide habitats for wildlife. How do these details support the idea that trees improve communities?
What is they give examples of ways trees benefit communities?
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
What is Jupiter?