Central Idea
What is a central idea
The most important information about the text
What is a summary
When you restate the text's central idea in your own words.
When you make an inference you add what you know to____________.
What you learn from the text.
What is an anecdote?
A short story
The Somerset Canyons school colors are
Facts, examples, or descriptions that support the main idea
The two most important things to include in a summary are....
The central idea and the key details
An example of evidence is a ______________.
A quote from the text
What is the purpose of an anecdote?
To introduce unfamiliar events or ideas to the reader to help them better understand it
How many days are in a school quarter?
45
Why is it important for readers to identify the central idea and supporting details?
So they can better understand the text's meaning.
Two
Define an inference
A reasonable guess based on your prior knowledge and evidence from the text.
What is an example of an informational text that might use an anecdote?
Historical Text
What is a synonym for the word peculiar?
interesting or unique
What is Mr. G's full last name?
Mr. Groezinger
Mrs. Henderson's Favorite Animal is