Central Idea & Supporting Details

Master central idea & supporting details! Practice identifying main points and evidence in text.

What is CENTRAL IDEA?(Remember, central idea and main idea are the SAME thing!) Watch the video to understand how central idea is found using details. The central idea (or main idea) is what a story is mostly about.Supporting details help support the central idea. Explain how a table and its legs are like central idea and supporting details. LET'S PRACTICE FINDING SUPPORTING DETAILS The central idea of the photo below is"City parks are great places to relax and have fun"Find TWO supporting details that show how people are relaxing and having fun. I can't wait until this weekend! We're going to my grandparents' house and my entire family will be there. I will spend most of my time playing games with my cousins. We always have such a good time together! The day goes by so fast, and by the end, we are all exhausted...but we still don't want to leave!The central idea of this passage is: Weekends are times to travel. The writer enjoys spending time with family. The writer's grandparents live far away. The writer is sad to leave her cousins . Wilbur and Orville Wright were brothers who were inventors, even from a young age when they built kites and bicycles. Many people credit the Wright Brothers with designing and building the first successful airplane. in 1903, their first flight only lasted 12 seconds, but it continues to inspire people all over the world to learn about science and math, to learn about science and math, to work hard to recognize their dreams, and to use imagination to achieve success.The central idea of the paragraph is The Wright Brothers worked hard. The Wright Brothers were inventors who have inspired many people. Inventors build kites and bicycles. The first flight was in 1903. I have a dog whos name is Paco. He is almost 10 years old. Paco is very loveable with a brown face and short black fur. He is one of my best friends. He plays with me, sleeps with me, and goes on walks with me. I am so glad to have him around. I love him.The central idea of the paragraph is: The dog's name is Paco. Everyone should have a dog. The writer's dog is an important part of his life. The dog is cute an sweet. Eric gripped the bat in his hands. His palms were sweaty but he took a deep breath as he stepped up to the plate. He had to score a run or his team would lose the game. When the pitcher thew a fastball, Eric's reflexes took over and he heard the "Crack!" of the bat hitting the ball. His heart raced with excitement as he ran to first base. He was safe!The central idea of the paragraph is: Eric plays baseball. Eric scores a home run. How to play baseball. Eric overcomes his nerves and makes it to first base. Homemade pizza is delicious. First, make the dough from flour, water, and yeast. After that, begin making the tomato sauce. Next, add any vegetables you like. Then bake it in the oven. After a short time, the kitchen begins to smell delicious. Soon, it's ready to eat!Write a central idea for this passage. If you are feeling sad, you can make yourself feel better by doing a few simple things. You can take a walk (or get another form of exercise), you can talk to a friend, or you can write down your feelings. Writing down the good things in your life will help too. Doing something good for someone else will also help you feel better. If you still feel a little sad, act happy. It works like magic to make you feel better.Write a central idea for this passage. Did you know that giraffes are the tallest animals in the world? They are unique in other ways, too. For one thing, they sleep only about 20 minutes each day, and usually not more than five minutes at a time. (They have to remain alert for predators.) Also, every giraffe's coat is unique, and varies in color from white to nearly black, depending on what they eat and where they live.Write a central idea for this passage. Hurricanes are large, intense storms that begin over the ocean, where they gather heat and energy from the water. Hurricanes move slowly toward land, usually moving 10-20 miles per hour for more than one week. The most dangerous part of the hurricane is the storm surge when it reaches land and causes flooding. Wind and waves also contribute to the damage caused by these surges.Write a central idea for this passage.