Finding the Central Idea Practice

c) What the text is mostly about

Define Central Idea. a) Main idea of a literature text b) Topic c) What the text is mostly about or what the author wants you know d) A paragraph summary of the whole text written objectively--without saying I, me, or my

a) this is written in the text and is used to support or prove the central idea

Define text evidence. a) this is written in the text and is used to support or prove the central idea b) this is a clue for a crime scene c) this is like a topic d) this is your own opinion on the central idea

d) Taste buds are also located on your in your nose and sinuses.

What is another good piece of evidence that would support the central idea that "Taste buds are located in multiple spots"? Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have nine thousand taste buds just on our tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of our mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat. a) Taste buds can duplicate themselves. b) Taste buds are located in multiple spots. c) We use taste buds every day. d) Taste buds are also located on your in your nose and sinuses.

d) Dad even tripped over a leftover box of pizza and fell onto a pile of wet towels.

What is another good piece of evidence that would support the central idea that Bob needs to clean his messy room? Bob's room was a mess! There were candy wrappers on the floor. There were books by the door. There were pants on the bed. Dad said, "This room is a mess! Clean it up now!" Dad was not happy. a) The pants were made out of leather. b) All of his homework was neatly stacked on his desk. c) Dad was so angry his face turned red. d) Dad even tripped over a leftover box of pizza and fell onto a pile of wet towels.

a) Then I make cold lunch for my little sisters.

What is another good piece of evidence that would support the central idea that I do certain things every morning? Every morning when I get up, I eat breakfast, brush my teeth, comb my hair, get dressed and make my bed. After that, it is my job to feed the dog, then I can read for a while before it is time to walk to school. a) Then I make cold lunch for my little sisters. b) I don't really enjoy feeding the dog though. c) I use mint toothpaste so my breath is fresh. d) Reading in the morning is part of my 20 minutes of daily reading homework.

d) After running out of gold, King Midas went into a deep depression.

What is another good piece of evidence that would support the central idea that King Midas loved gold? Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and he held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold. a) He favorite expression was "golly gee." b) When he ran out of gold, he simply wanted a credit card. c) He always used a pen with a feather. d) After running out of gold, King Midas went into a deep depression.

b) Madison asks questions when she needs help.

What is another good piece of evidence that would support the central idea that Madison is a very good student? Carson's older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn't satisfied to just get by in school. She is involved in extra activities at school, including the school's music program and the math club. She also always tries to answer the teachers questions in class. a) Madison always does her homework fast. b) Madison asks questions when she needs help. c) When she doesn't understand, she gives up. d) Madison often "studies" with her friends but they just end up talking about other stuff.

c) There are 3 billion soccer fans in the world.

What is another good piece of evidence that would support the central idea that soccer is a popular worldwide sport? Soccer (also known as football in some countries) is a very popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and then from 1938 to today. a) Soccer has many famous players like Cristiano Ronaldo. b) Without soccer, many people would probably watch tennis or volleyball instead. c) There are 3 billion soccer fans in the world. d) Soccer is fun.

b) Bob needs to clean his messy room.

What is the central idea? Bob's room was a mess! There were candy wrappers on the floor. There were books by the door. There were pants on the bed. Dad said, "This room is a mess! Clean it up now!" Dad was not happy. a) Dad is angry b) Bob needs to clean his messy room. c) Toy trucks are on Bob's floor. d) Bob was not happy.

c) Madison is good at school.

What is the central idea? Carson's older sister, Madison, is a very good student. She isn't satisfied to just get by in school. She is involved in extra activities at school, including the school's music program and the math club. She also always tries to answer the teachers questions in class. a) Madison was born before Carson. b) Madison likes music and math. c) Madison is a very good student. d) Madison likes to show off.

b) Taste buds are located in multiple spots.

What is the central idea? Do you ever wonder how you taste things? You owe your sense of taste to your taste buds. We have nine thousand taste buds just on our tongue alone. There are also taste buds on the roof of our mouth. You even have taste buds on the back of your throat. a) Why we have taste buds. b) Taste buds are located in multiple spots. c) Why we can only taste sweet things. d) Without taste buds, life would be boring.

c) I do certain things every morning.

What is the central idea? Every morning when I get up, I eat breakfast, brush my teeth, comb my hair, get dressed and make my bed. After that, it is my job to feed the dog, then I can read for a while before it is time to walk to school. a) What time I eat breakfast. b) How my brother helps me get ready for school. c) I do certain things every morning. d) Catching the bus to school.

a) King Midas loved gold.

What is the central idea? Seated on his throne, King Midas wore a golden crown. He had golden rings on each finger and he held a golden scepter. His vest was embroidered with golden thread and even his shoes had golden ornaments. He had a golden box filled with gold coins. He named his daughter Marigold. a) King Midas loved gold. b) King Midas sold a lot of gold. c) King Midas had a heart of gold. d) King Midas hated gold.

b) Soccer is a popular worldwide sport.

What is the central idea? Soccer (also known as football in some countries) is a very popular sport across the world, with over 200 countries playing the sport. It is estimated that over 250 million people, both men and women, play soccer. The sport has been part of the Olympic games from 1900 to 1928 and then from 1938 to today. a) Soccer is an important Olympic sport. b) Soccer is a popular worldwide sport. c) Soccer is also called football d) Soccer is played by men and women.