Central Idea
What is the central idea? Silver carp are non-native fish that can jump from the water and injure people.
Silver carp can be dangerous because they can cause injuries to people.
Silver carp can 'fly' over the water. Is this important or unimportant to a summary about why they are dangerous?
Important detail.
True or False: An objective summary includes the writer's personal feelings.
False.
What word means a brief restatement of central ideas and important details in your own words?
Summary.
Which invasive species in Lesson 2 can jump from the water and injure people?
Silver carp
What is an implied central idea? Asiatic clams clog intake valves and cause expensive repairs at water facilities.
Asiatic clams are invasive species that can cause costly damage to water facilities.
Which detail supports the idea that Asiatic clams are costly: they are small OR repairs reach about one billion dollars per year?
Repairs reach about one billion dollars per year.
Is this objective or opinion? 'Milfoil is a ruthless and horrible plant.'
Opinion
What word means a conclusion reached from text clues plus what you understand?
Inference
Which invasive species clogs intake valves through biofouling?
Asiatic clam.
Kudzu was once admired and used for forage and erosion control, but it can take over. What central idea belongs in a summary?
Though once considered useful and attractive, kudzu has invasive tendencies that can make it harmful.
What is an implied central idea? Asiatic clams clog intake valves and cause expensive repairs at water facilities.
Asiatic clams are invasive species that can cause costly damage to water facilities.
Is this objective or opinion? 'Milfoil can clog valves and crowd out native plants.'
Objective
What does 'implied' mean when discussing a central idea?
The idea is suggested by details but not directly stated.
Which invasive aquatic plant can spread by water currents and on boats or trailers?
Milfoil
Burmese pythons are native to Asia but now live in Florida in growing numbers. What is the central idea?
Burmese pythons are a growing non-native population in Florida
Burmese pythons are native to Asia but now live in Florida in growing numbers. What is the central idea?
Burmese pythons are a growing non-native population in Florida.
Why is the word 'heartlessly' a clue that a summary is not objective?
It adds judgment/emotion rather than neutral information
What is textual evidence?
Specific words, sentences, or details from a text used to support an idea or answer.
Which invasive plant can grow about a foot a day?
Kudzu
Why do readers identify central ideas before writing a summary?
The central idea tells the most important point that the summary must communicate
Why do readers identify central ideas before writing a summary?
The central idea tells the most important point that the summary must communicate.
Fix this biased statement: 'Kudzu is a terrible weed that ruins everything.'
Example: Kudzu is an invasive plant whose rapid growth can cover and smother other plants
What does 'analyze' mean?
To examine information or details carefully in order to understand them.
Which invasive animal has become established in Florida and threatens native animal populations?
Burmese python