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Central idea and summary practice

This activity helps 7th-grade students practice identifying the central idea, supporting details, and writing objective summaries through multiple-choice questions and sequencing exercises, enhancing their comprehension and analytical skills.

By Edform · English language arts · Grade 7 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which statement best describes the central idea of a text?
  2. Which of the following are supporting details in a nonfiction text?
  3. Fill in the blank with the correct word: An objective summary should not include your ___ about the text.
  4. Put the steps for writing an objective summary in the correct order.
  5. The author's purpose in an informational article is usually to ___ the reader about a topic.
  6. Match each term to its definition.
  7. Sort the following statements into 'Central Idea' or 'Supporting Detail'.
  8. Decide if each statement about objective summaries is true or false.
  9. Which question would help you identify the central idea of a passage?
  10. Write one word that describes the author's main reason for writing a text (for example: to inform, to persuade, or to entertain).

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