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Central Idea
Summarizing
Central Idea Cont.
ACED Method
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The point that the author wants you to remember is called? 
What is central idea. 
100

What is a summarizing? 

Giving a brief restatement in YOUR own words

100

Most central ideas can be found in the ___________ or _____________ of the text. 

What is beginning or end

100

What does the "E" stand for in the ACED paragraph method?

Explain your evidence

200
Central idea is also known as...?
The main idea 
200

True or false, you should include your opinions, beliefs, or judgements in a summary. 

What is... False, summaries are objective.

200

The central idea's should always be supported by...? 

Evidence

200
What does the "A" stand for in the ACED Method?

Acknowledge the topic or answer the question

300

Central ideas that can be found in the text are known as _____________ central ideas. Meaning you can highlight or underline it. 

What is stated central ideas.

300
Summaries should include the central idea, plus two _______________ details.
What is... supporting
300

Whenever you provide evidence in your writing, you must also ______ your evidence to the reader.

explain

300

What's the minimum amount of evidence you should include in an ACED paragraph?

At least 2 pieces of evidence.

400
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. 
What is implied..
400

Lester 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. What/who is the main the topic, and what's the central idea of this passage?

What is... Lester was lost. 

400

Just like a theme, the central idea is not a topic or phrase; It should be a ____________ sentence. 

What is a complete sentence

400

How many sentences are in a basic ACED paragraph?

6

500

What are the three (3) different purposes that an author has for writing a text?

Entertain, inform, persuade.

500

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 all of 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. What/who is the main the topic, and what's the central idea of this passage?

What is... Paul is a generous person.

500

How is a central idea different than a theme?

A story/article can have multiple themes, but they can only have one central idea.

500

In an academic essay, what should go at the end of your ACED body paragraph?

a transition sentence