Central Idea

Central Idea

Also known as the main idea; this is the most important thought of the entire text and tells the reader the author's main point in writing

Details

Examples, facts, statistics, quotes, and explanations that an author includes in their writing. Reasons for the central idea.

Central idea is more broad, while topic is more specific

False

Support

The information that helps to explain the central idea and topic.

Supporting Details

These are facts, information, examples, etc. that help give the reader a full understanding of the central idea. They will clarify, explain, and describe the main idea so the reader understands it fully.

How to find Central Idea

Topic + Author's Purpose/Point =

Topic is more broad, while central idea is more specific.

True

Topic Sentence

Usually the first sentence of a body paragraph.

Author's Purpose

Why the person wrote the text

Passage

a group of details; a sentence about a topic.

Evidence from the text

something I can point to to for support

Topic

the subject that the passage/text focuses on. The overall focus of the passage.

If I know the author's purpose, I will have a better idea of what the central idea of the text is.

true