1. Word cloud
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In a few words, what is the central idea of a story?
2. Slide
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The central idea of a text is the main point that the author is trying to make. When reading, ask yourself: What is the author trying to tell me? Understanding the central idea helps you better understand the text.
Understanding the Central Idea of a Text
3. Slide
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The central idea of a text is the main point that the author is trying to communicate to the reader. In order to determine the central idea, readers should consider the context, structure, and tone of the text.
4. Slide
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What is the central idea of the text?
5. Slide
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The topic of the paragraph is the Great Barrier Reef.
What do you think is the TOPIC of the text?
6. Slide
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The central idea of the paragraph is that the Great Barrier Reef is a vast and diverse ecosystem located off the coast of Australia, home to many different types of animals and coral.
What do you think is the central idea of the text?
7. Slide
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The author developed the central idea by providing details about the Great Barrier Reef. The author described the reef as a huge underwater world that is the largest coral reef system in the world. The author also explained that the Great Barrier Reef is home to many different types of animals, such as sea turtles, sharks, and colorful fish, and many types of coral.
How did the author develop the central idea over the course of the text?
8. Slide
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"a huge underwater world located off the coast of Australia." This implies that the reef is vast in size. "the largest coral reef system in the world, made up of thousands of coral reefs and hundreds of islands." This reinforces the idea that the reef is extensive and diverse. "home to many different types of animals, such as sea turtles, sharks, and colorful fish." This suggests that the reef is full of life.
What evidence did you find in the text to support the central idea?
9. Drawings
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Brain break: Create a drawing of a wacky vehicle that could be used to travel through space. The vehicle should include at least five elements, such as boosters, wings, etc., and must be brightly colored. Be sure to include at least three different shapes and some sort of design or pattern on the vehicle.
10. Slide
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11. Drawings
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Question: What is the central idea of 'Mount Everest'? Clues: • What is the point of the paragraph? • What message does the story convey? • What is repeated throughout the story? In pairs: Complete BOTH of the tasks: A. Write a short summary explaining what the central idea is. B. Draw a picture that captures the central idea of the story.
12. Poll
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What is the central idea of a text?
- The main point the author is trying to portray to the reader
- The moral of the story
- The conclusion of the text
- The main character of the text
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