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