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Sir Isaac Newton and LeBron James
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Sir Isaac Newton and LeBron James
What does it mean to summarize key points of an article?
Briefly retell the main ideas of a piece of writing in your own words without giving your opinion on the writing.
Who is Sir Isaac Newton?
Sir Isaac Newton was an English physicist and mathematician who is widely recognized as one of the most influential scientists of all time and a key figure in the scientific revolution. He is best known for explaining how gravity works.
Who is LeBron James?
RI8.2 I can determine the central idea of a text and analyze its development over the text, including its relationship to the characters, and provide an objective summary of the text.
RI8.1 I can read closely and find answers explicitly in the text and answers that require inferences.
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association.
RI8.10 I can use reading strategies to help me understand complex text.
What are some types of reading strategies we use when reading a close read?
What is the main idea or central idea?
The main idea or central idea of a text is the most important idea about a topic that a writer or speaker conveys. It can be the central idea of an entire work or of just a paragraph. Often, the main idea of a paragraph is expressed in a topic sentence. However, it may just be implied, or suggested by details. It is typically supported by details.