Central Idea & Objective Summary — Drills · Grade 8 English
Chapter: Informational Reading & MediaWhat these drills covers
By the end of Central Idea & Objective Summary you should be able to:
- I can determine the central idea of an informational text.
- I can write an objective summary that reports the central idea and key details without adding my own opinions.
2 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: central idea, objective summary, supporting detail.
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
A central idea states what a nonfiction text develops about its topic. Supporting details explain, illustrate, qualify, or challenge it. Show an actual application before considering the method recalled.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
The article supports a conditional benefit, not a comparison with every method. Preserve the maintenance condition and avoid “proves” when the evidence does not justify it.
Use the criteria to compare your reasoning, not to copy the model’s wording. A supported alternative interpretation may earn full credit.
Response criteria
- Make an accurate, focused claim or revision.
- Use a relevant detail or a clearly explained language choice.
- Explain the relationship and recognize a relevant limit.