Name ________________________________ Central Idea and Evidence Formative Assessment

What Video Games Can Teach Us (892)

Learning Target: The Central Idea is what a selection is about overall. The main idea of a text/paragraph is the key
point a writer makes. Often, the main idea may be stated in the first sentence of a paragraph, but it could be found
in other parts of the paragraph. Supporting details/Evidence give more specific information about the main idea.

Success Criteria: I can provide a statement of the central idea in a text; I can provide text evidence that supports
the central idea/main idea of the text.

1) Attention-Getting Games

Main Idea: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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2) Screen Reading

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3) Improved Skills

Main Idea: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Central Idea of the Text (5Ws) ______________________________________________________________________________________________

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Texts Structure and Authors Purpose
Success Criteria: I can analyze how a particular quote or passage fits into the overall text structure of a text; I can
provide a statement of the authors purpose in a text.
CAUSE EFFECT

Including the 3 Steps, explain the Authors Purpose of this article.

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