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Central Idea
Summarizing
Central Idea Cont.
Finding Central Ideas
figurative language
100
The point that the author wants you to remember is called? 
What is central idea. 
100
What is a summarizing? 
What is... giving a brief restatment in YOUR own words
100
Most central ideas that are directly stated are found in the ___________ or _____________ sentences of the text. 
What is first or last
100

Before you read, circle the _______________.

Title

Last sentence

First paragraph

Title

100

a figure of speech in which words like or as are used to compare two apparently dissimilar items

simile

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 should be supported by...? 
What are details
200

Before you read, highlight or underline the ______________

A. headings/ subheadings

B. title

C. thesis sentence

headings and subheadings

200

an intentional exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect

hyperbole

300
Central ideas that can be found in the text are _____________ stated. Meaning you can highlight or underline it. 
What is directly stated 
300
Summaries should include the central idea, plus two _______________ details.
What is... supporting
300

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? 

What is.... dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean
300

Before you read, look at the ___________ and ______________

A. heading and subheadings

B. pictures and captions

C. Title and author

pictures and captions

300

giving an animal, object or idea human qualities

personification

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 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. 

What is... Lester was lost. 
400

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... As a mammal, dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water.

400

After you read, re-read the ________________ and ________________ __________________

A. title and sub headings

B. pictures and captions

C. first and last sentence

first and last sentence

400

a comparison of two unlike things in which like or as is not used

metaphor

500

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

What is a complete sentemce
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 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.

What is... One man's generosity 
500

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.

500

During the reading, look for ____________________ ____________________ as clues.

A. repeated words

B. text structure

C. author's purpose

repeated words

500

a phrase that is common in a language or culture that means something different from how it literally sounds

idiom