1. Word cloud
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In one word, what is the central idea of a text?
2. Slide
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A central idea is the main point, theme, or message of a story, book, or text. Identifying the central idea helps readers understand the purpose of the story or text. In order to understand the text, readers must be able to identify the central idea.
Central Idea: What is it?
3. Slide
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Central Idea: The central idea is the most important concept in a piece of text. It conveys the overall purpose of the text and serves to unify the text. Main Idea: The main idea is the most important sentence in a paragraph. It states the fundamental point or opinion of the paragraph.
Concepts:
4. Slide
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Central ideas can be found in books, films, songs, and other forms of media. In ancient Greece, central ideas were used as a form of rhetoric to persuade audiences. Central ideas can be used to help 6th grade students identify the main theme of a story or article.
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5. Open question
300 seconds
What is the central idea of a piece of writing?
6. Open question
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What makes a central idea strong and effective?
7. Open question
300 seconds
What is the central idea of something you recently read or saw?
8. Open question
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How could you improve the central idea of something you recently read or saw?
9. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a bunch of colorful balloons tangled up on a string.
10. Drawings
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Question: What is the central idea of a story? Clues: • A central idea is the main point or message of a story. • The central idea is what the story is mostly about. • The central idea is supported by details from the story. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work in pairs and draw a story with a central idea. B. Work in pairs and explain the central idea of a story you both know.
11. Poll
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What is the definition of 'central idea' in literature?
- The main point or message the author wants to convey
- A minor detail mentioned in passing
- The setting of the story
12. Poll
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What is another term for 'central idea'?
- Main idea
- Subordinate idea
- Side note
13. Poll
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Why is it important to identify the central idea of a text?
- To better understand what the author is trying to say
- To memorize it for a test
- To impress your friends
14. Poll
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What are some strategies you can use to determine the central idea of a text?
- Looking for repeated ideas or themes, summarizing each paragraph, analyzing supporting details.
- Reading as fast as possible until you find something that sticks out.
- Guessing based on what you think should be there.
15. Poll
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Which type(s) of texts might not have a clear central idea?
- Poems and songs
- Speeches and essays
- Novels and short stories
16. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the most important thing to remember when identifying the central idea of a text?
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