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Analyzing the
Development of the [II
Central Idea
Objective
In this lesson, you will:

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identify the central idea
analyze how an author develops the central idea
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Analyzing the Central Idea


When reading texts, it’s important to identify the

. The is like an umbrella that covers the overall

that the author conveys about a subject. This idea is

through more focused, specific in a text.

Here are some examples of details that authors use to develop the central ideas: in a

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text: examples, or statistics, , and .

As you read, answer these questions:

o What is the of the text?

o What is the idea or message the author wants to

convey about the subject?

o Which this central idea?

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Good readers notice of as they read. There are common

that change the of words.

suffix: an affix (a letter or a series of letters) that

comes at the of a

Identifying can help you new words and the central

idea of a text. Look at each underlined word to see the root word and impact of the suffix:

The Footprints of Time government


The word government is made up of the root
The idea of a government
word govern and the suffix – ment.
with a definite
govern (verb)
constitution, which the
To conduct, or control, the policy, actions, and
ruler should always
affairs of a nation, organization, or people)
respect, and which should
-ment (suffix)
be an adequate protection
the action or result of
against oppression, had
never occurred to any of This changes the word to a .
the Asiatic nations.
So, means the of

or regulating a state,

organization, or people.

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oppression
The word oppression is made up of the root word oppress and the suffix – ion.
oppress (verb)
to keep someone in a subservience or hardship
-ion (suffix)
the action or result of

This changes the word to a . So, means the

or of keeping someone in subservience or .

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As you read a text, new will , or , your understanding

of the central idea.

This means that your about the idea might as

you read.

It’s a good idea to stop and your understanding of the

Answer these questions as you read:

o What new are included?

o How do these your thoughts about the idea?

o How do help you understand these ideas?

SUMMARIZING CENTRAL IDEAS


As you analyze the idea and the that develop it, it’s a good idea

to the text to your understanding.


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A well-written will first state the of the text.

Then, it should include only the most important that this idea.

these in the order they appear in the text. You

should these ideas in your own words, but avoid including your

own or about the text or the subject.

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Summary
Keep these concepts in mind as you analyze informational texts:

The idea is the The author includes the


message text can help you to
that the author is to this which
conveying about the central idea. are most
. important in the text.

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