Name ________________________________________

Determine the Central Idea (main idea) of a Text

To determine the Central Idea:

1. Notice and analyze the _________________________________ ________________________________

2. Take _______________________ and _________________________________ sections.

3. Ask: who, _______________________, _______________________, _______________________, and _______________________.

4. State the _______________________ _______________________ in your own words.

Example:

***Think about: What is the Big Idea or Most Important Idea the reader needs to understand.

Graphic Organizer Break-down