Central Idea
What is a one word synonym (something that means the same thing) of "Central Idea"
Summary
True or False: Neon is still used by everyone today.
False
What is a theme?
Moral or Lesson of a story
Is a central idea supposed to be specific or broad?
Specific.
What country does the text "Neon: A Sign of Its Time" talk about?
France.
Is a theme supposed to be specific or broad?
Broad.
How many sentences should be included in a central idea?
1-3 sentences
What continent did neon first appear?
Europe
What are the four reasons why Author's Write texts?
(Author's Purpose)
Persuade
Inform
Explain
Entertain
True or False: You created a central idea art project during "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" unit.
True!
True or False: There were only 50 colors of neon available for signs.
False.
What do we always put around quotes from the text when we cite them directly?
Quotation marks
Which 2 of the three items down below should be included in a central idea?
1. The subject (most important part) of the text
2. The moral or lesson of the text
3. Related to the ENTIRE text, not just part of it.
1. The subject (most important part) of the text
3. Related to the ENTIRE text, not just part of it.
What do people use instead of neon for signs?
LED's
What type of text is "Neon: A Sign of Its Time"?
Informational Text