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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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- Which statement best describes the central idea of a text?
- Which of the following are supporting details in a nonfiction text?
- Fill in the blank with the correct word: An objective summary should not include your ___ about the text.
- Put the steps for writing an objective summary in the correct order.
- The author's purpose in an informational article is usually to ___ the reader about a topic.
- Match each term to its definition.
- Sort the following statements into 'Central Idea' or 'Supporting Detail'.
- Decide if each statement about objective summaries is true or false.
- Which question would help you identify the central idea of a passage?
- 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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