What is the central idea of an informational text?
What Is a Central Idea? The Central Idea of an informative passage is what a passage is all about--stated in a broad sentence. In past years, you may have called this the “Main Idea.” Central Ideas are the most ESSENTIAL ideas to help you understand an informative text.
How do you trace the development of the central idea?
Remember that the central idea is the main point the author is trying to make in a text. It can be found by answering the question, “What is being said about the topic?” Once you find the central idea, you can trace its development in the text by finding details that support it.
What are the 4 steps to determining the central idea of an informational text?
DETERMINE: Decide, figure out..
CENTRAL IDEA: The chief point an author is making about a topic; the author's primary message. ... .
ANALYZE: Study closely; break down into key parts..
DEVELOPMENT: The building of an idea/ideas throughout a text..
RELATIONSHIP: A connection between two or more ideas, events, individuals, etc..