Write two multiple choice questions for 5th grade asking what is the central idea of the article and what is the central idea of a paragraph from the article. (Identify the paragra... Write two multiple choice questions for 5th grade asking what is the central idea of the article and what is the central idea of a paragraph from the article. (Identify the paragraph number.)
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to create two multiple choice questions for 5th grade students that focus on understanding the central idea of an article and a specific paragraph from that article.
Answer
The central idea of the article is identifying the main idea of a text. Paragraph 5 compares different methods of finding the main idea.
[{"question":"What is the central idea of the article?","options":["The article discusses the importance of environmental conservation.","The article explores the history of ancient civilizations.","The article explains how to identify the main idea of a text.","The article describes various types of animals and their habitats."],"correct_answer":"The article explains how to identify the main idea of a text."},{"question":"What is the central idea of paragraph 5 of the article?","options":["Paragraph 5 discusses strategies for identifying supporting details.","Paragraph 5 compares different methods of finding the main idea.","Paragraph 5 highlights the importance of understanding the topic.","Paragraph 5 describes the process of summarizing a paragraph."],"correct_answer":"Paragraph 5 compares different methods of finding the main idea."}]
Answer for screen readers
[{"question":"What is the central idea of the article?","options":["The article discusses the importance of environmental conservation.","The article explores the history of ancient civilizations.","The article explains how to identify the main idea of a text.","The article describes various types of animals and their habitats."],"correct_answer":"The article explains how to identify the main idea of a text."},{"question":"What is the central idea of paragraph 5 of the article?","options":["Paragraph 5 discusses strategies for identifying supporting details.","Paragraph 5 compares different methods of finding the main idea.","Paragraph 5 highlights the importance of understanding the topic.","Paragraph 5 describes the process of summarizing a paragraph."],"correct_answer":"Paragraph 5 compares different methods of finding the main idea."}]
More Information
The central idea of a text is what the text is mostly about, and understanding how to identify it is crucial for reading comprehension.
Tips
Students often mistake supporting details for the central idea. Focus on what the entire text or paragraph is conveying as a whole.
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