Main Idea
What is 'Main Idea'?
The most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text
Which of the following would be considered a primary source?
A newspaper article during WWII
What is one characteristic of a well-formulated research question?
It is specific & focused, clear & precise, open-ended, researchable, etc.
A researcher wants to study how students use social media during their free time. What research method would be most appropriate?
Survey
When summarizing a text, what should you avoid?
Including too many details
Analyzing the author's purpose
The opening & closing sentences
Which of these is an example of a secondary source?
A history book summarizing the Mongolian Empire.
When developing a research question, which of these should you avoid?
A. Asking a question that is too narrow or limited in scope.
B. Asking a question that is too broad or general.
C. Asking a question that cannot be answered with a simple 'yes or no'
A teacher wants to understand how students interact with each other during group work in the classroom. Which research method would be best?
Observation
Which of the following is the BEST way to start a summary?
Restate the main idea in your own words
Use the exact wording from the original text
Provide background information on the topic
Read the text projected. What is the main idea of the text?
The evolution of communities requires collaboration between residents, policymakers, and leaders to foster positive change.
Which source would provide the most direct, first-hand account of a historical event?
Primary Source
Which of the following research questions would be the most effective starting point for an in-depth investigation?
A. What were the main causes of the fall of the Roman Empire?
B. What is the average salary of a basketball player?
C. How can schools better support students with learning disabilities?
A 7th grade student wants to investigate the impact of social media on teenage mental health. What research method would be most effective for the research?
Survey
What is the primary purpose of a summary?
To condense the main points into a shorter form
Read the following text. What is the main idea?
The digital world has become a central and transformative part of modern life, offering both benefits and challenges that students need to understand in order to thrive in the 21st Century.
A researcher is studying the women's suffrage movement of the early 20th Century. Which of the following would be the MOST valuable primary source for their research?
A newspaper article written by a suffragette in 1915
Which of the following research questions is the most clearly written and focused?
A. What are the various factors contributing to the rise of obesity in the United States?
B. What were the key events in WWI?
C. What are the effects of social media on teenage mental health?
A 7th grade class is learning about the history of their local community. Which research method would be best for them to learn about their community’s past?
Documentary, websites, interviews
Which of the following best describes an effective summary?
It is the same length as the original text
It presents the key ideas in the author’s own words
It includes all the minor details from the source