it’s the main idea, only with a different name Central Idea it’s the main idea, only with a different name

main focus idea reason central goal point task purpose topic Write! Write down anything you know about the words below main focus idea reason central goal point task purpose topic

Central Idea 6th grade ELA is fun Mrs. Johnson is funny We get dance breaks 6th grade ELA is fun I get to read my own book I have friends in class

a definition please Central Idea… the focus, topic, or point of a text

Practice! Read the passage, identify the central idea Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. Mammals are different than fish, reptiles or birds. As a mammal, dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water. Because they are mammals, a dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby, unlike reptiles and birds who lay eggs. A dolphin mother also feeds her baby milk like other mammals.

support please! YOU MUST BACK UP YOUR CENTRAL IDEA Just like with inferences, you need evidence or support to show that your ideas make sense What was the central idea for the dolphin passage? What supports that central idea?