Central Idea & Main Idea
What is a central idea?
What the whole text is mostly about
What is text evidence?
Proof from the text.
What are context clues?
Words around a word that help explain it.
What is the author’s voice?
The way the author sounds.
What does text structure mean?
How a text is organized.
Does the central idea focus on one detail or the whole text?
The whole text.
True or False: Text evidence can be your opinion.
FALSE
If something is vital, does it mean important or fun?
IMPOTANT
If a text explains real events and facts, the tone is most likely…
Informative.
What does chronological order mean?
Events are told in time order.
True or False: A central idea can be supported by many details?
true
Name one way to show text evidence.
A quote or detail from the text.
If the author says “no exact answer,” does that mean clear or unclear?
Unclear
Which word shows admiration: “plain” or “dazzling”?
Dazzling.
True or False: Chronological order focuses on differences.
False
What helps you find the central idea faster?
looking for repeated ideas
How do you start a sentence that has text evidence?
I know this because in the text it says .. “
If initials are found in many locations, does that mean places or times?
Places
Why would an author describe details carefully?
To help the reader understand or admire.
What words often show chronological order?
First, next, then, finally.
Why do authors include details in a text?
To support the central idea.
Why is text evidence important on tests?
It proves your answer is correct.
If a maritime pilot must conduct his boat safely, what is he doing?
Guiding or leading it.
How can you tell the author admires something?
Positive words and strong descriptions.
Why do authors use chronological order?
To make events easy to follow.